Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Pedophilia, Racism, SexismModerate
Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illnessMinor
Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2069 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
hopeful 26%
funny 21%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
tense 10%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
311 pages | first published 1991
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ISBN/UID: 9781565129757
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 January 2010
Description
"Poignant . . . Powerful . . . Beautifully captures the threshold experience of the new immigrant, where the past is not yet a memory." --The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed writer Julia Alvarez's beloved first novel gives voice to four sist...Book Information
311 pages | first published 1991
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781565129757
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 January 2010
Description
"Poignant . . . Powerful . . . Beautifully captures the threshold experience of the new immigrant, where the past is not yet a memory." --The New York Times Book Review Acclaimed writer Julia Alvarez's beloved first novel gives voice to four sist...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racism, SexismModerate
Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illnessMinor
Animal cruelty, Forced institutionalization, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2069 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
hopeful 26%
funny 21%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
tense 10%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating