304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143109167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in Naomi Jackson's stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 37%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
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304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143109167
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in Naomi Jackson's stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Ba...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 37%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.