Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Addiction, Death, Drug useMinor
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1266 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 51%
funny 50%
dark 48%
challenging 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Average rating
253 pages | first published 2004
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ISBN/UID: 9781582433226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 17 August 2005
Description
In this stunning coming-of-age novel, award-winner Miriam Toews balances grief and hope in the voice of a witty, beleaguered teenager whose family is shattered by fundamentalist Christianity."Half of our family, the better-looking half, is missing...Book Information
253 pages | first published 2004
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ISBN/UID: 9781582433226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 17 August 2005
Description
In this stunning coming-of-age novel, award-winner Miriam Toews balances grief and hope in the voice of a witty, beleaguered teenager whose family is shattered by fundamentalist Christianity."Half of our family, the better-looking half, is missing...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Addiction, Death, Drug useMinor
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1266 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 51%
funny 50%
dark 48%
challenging 19%
hopeful 16%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11%Average rating