731 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552127240
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 10 May 1985
Description
Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,776 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 38%
dark 30%
challenging 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 21%
funny 20%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Racism, Child death, IncestMinor
Rape, Addiction, Alcoholism731 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552127240
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 10 May 1985
Description
Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,776 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 38%
dark 30%
challenging 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 21%
funny 20%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Racism, Child death, IncestMinor
Rape, Addiction, Alcoholism