missing page info • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002255455
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,821 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
sad 42%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child death
missing page info • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780002255455
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,821 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
sad 42%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Child death