368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616207328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 27 June 2017
Description
"This surprising, compassionate story brings to life the secret, guilty fantasy of many overworked moms." --People "In an enthralling novel reminiscent of Anne Tyler's Ladder of Years, a woman who recently suffered a heart attack runs away to reco...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,144 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
hopeful 35%
challenging 23%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 46%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Alcohol
368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616207328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 27 June 2017
Description
"This surprising, compassionate story brings to life the secret, guilty fantasy of many overworked moms." --People "In an enthralling novel reminiscent of Anne Tyler's Ladder of Years, a woman who recently suffered a heart attack runs away to reco...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,144 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
hopeful 35%
challenging 23%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 46%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Alcohol