256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0241439280
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 08 April 2021
Description
Mary is a difficult grandmother for Durga to love. She is sharp-tongued and ferocious, with more demons than there are lines on her palms. When Durga visits her in rural Malaysia, she only wants to endure Mary, and the dark memories home brings, f...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
reflective 61%
challenging 38%
dark 30%
informative 30%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, Sexism
256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0241439280
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 08 April 2021
Description
Mary is a difficult grandmother for Durga to love. She is sharp-tongued and ferocious, with more demons than there are lines on her palms. When Durga visits her in rural Malaysia, she only wants to endure Mary, and the dark memories home brings, f...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
reflective 61%
challenging 38%
dark 30%
informative 30%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexual content, ViolenceModerate
Death, Rape, Sexism