Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Child death, KidnappingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1538 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
434 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9780140286274
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
Masterful...A big story about human connection and emotional survival - Los Angeles Times The first book ever chosen by Oprah's Book Club Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide best...Book Information
434 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9780140286274
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1999
Description
Masterful...A big story about human connection and emotional survival - Los Angeles Times The first book ever chosen by Oprah's Book Club Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story--a nationwide best...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, KidnappingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1538 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating