426 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555971588
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Told in fiery Australian working-class colloquialisms, this is the story of two families who are thrown together in a rambling house. Marked by tragedy and dealing with the extremes of the human condition, it is a work of wonder and miracles--a sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 919 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 51%
challenging 42%
hopeful 37%
funny 22%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal deathModerate
Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Racism, Religious bigotry
426 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555971588
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Told in fiery Australian working-class colloquialisms, this is the story of two families who are thrown together in a rambling house. Marked by tragedy and dealing with the extremes of the human condition, it is a work of wonder and miracles--a sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 919 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 51%
challenging 42%
hopeful 37%
funny 22%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal deathModerate
Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Racism, Religious bigotry