289 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525559245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 28 April 2020
Description
A beautifully observed and deeply funny novel of May Attaway, a university gardener who sets out on an odyssey to reconnect with four old friends over the course of a year. At forty, May Attaway is more at home with plants than people. Over the y...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,144 reviews
Moods
hopeful 56%
emotional 50%
inspiring 34%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
relaxing 21%
sad 13%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Mental illness, Terminal illnessModerate
Chronic illness, Death, GriefMinor
Toxic relationship289 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525559245
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 28 April 2020
Description
A beautifully observed and deeply funny novel of May Attaway, a university gardener who sets out on an odyssey to reconnect with four old friends over the course of a year. At forty, May Attaway is more at home with plants than people. Over the y...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,144 reviews
Moods
hopeful 56%
emotional 50%
inspiring 34%
lighthearted 29%
funny 21%
relaxing 21%
sad 13%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Mental illness, Terminal illnessModerate
Chronic illness, Death, GriefMinor
Toxic relationship