302 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812971828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 13 March 2007
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Olive Kitteridge comes a "superb" (O: The Oprah Magazine) novel that "confirms Strout as the possessor of an irresistibly companionable, peculiarly Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 57%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
challenging 15%
dark 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, GriefModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illnessMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Racism
302 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812971828
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 13 March 2007
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Olive Kitteridge comes a "superb" (O: The Oprah Magazine) novel that "confirms Strout as the possessor of an irresistibly companionable, peculiarly Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 57%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
challenging 15%
dark 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illness, GriefModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illnessMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Racism