468 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007268375
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
A New York Times Notable Book of the YearColette and Alison are unlikely cohorts: one a shy, drab beanpole of an assistant, the other a charismatic, corpulent psychic whose connection to the spiritual world torments her. When they meet at a fair, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
mysterious 43%
challenging 41%
sad 35%
emotional 33%
reflective 30%
tense 25%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, FatphobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, DeathMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Suicide
468 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007268375
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 May 2008
Description
A New York Times Notable Book of the YearColette and Alison are unlikely cohorts: one a shy, drab beanpole of an assistant, the other a charismatic, corpulent psychic whose connection to the spiritual world torments her. When they meet at a fair, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
mysterious 43%
challenging 41%
sad 35%
emotional 33%
reflective 30%
tense 25%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, FatphobiaModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, DeathMinor
Drug abuse, Racism, Suicide