Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Animal death, InfidelityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 35%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
304 pages | first published 1980
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ISBN/UID: 9780679740766
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 June 1992
Description
Set in a town somewhere in the South, here is the story of a community of black people searching for the healing properties of salt who witness an event that will change their lives forever. Some of them are centered, some are off-balance; some ar...Book Information
304 pages | first published 1980
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ISBN/UID: 9780679740766
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 June 1992
Description
Set in a town somewhere in the South, here is the story of a community of black people searching for the healing properties of salt who witness an event that will change their lives forever. Some of them are centered, some are off-balance; some ar...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Animal death, InfidelityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 119 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 35%
mysterious 28%
dark 21%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating