309 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567927047
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol's daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy's spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and li...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 63%
hopeful 42%
challenging 15%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Sexual violence, AbortionMinor
Car accident309 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567927047
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol's daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy's spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and li...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 63%
hopeful 42%
challenging 15%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 5%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Sexual violence, AbortionMinor
Car accident