Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual content, PedophiliaModerate
Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Child abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 18%
sad 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating
288 pages | first published 1971
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ISBN/UID: 9780375707490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 The only novel from Alice Munro-award-winning author of The Love of a Good Woman--is an insightful, honest book, autobiographical in form but not in fact, that chronicles a young girl's growing up in...Book Information
288 pages | first published 1971
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ISBN/UID: 9780375707490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 The only novel from Alice Munro-award-winning author of The Love of a Good Woman--is an insightful, honest book, autobiographical in form but not in fact, that chronicles a young girl's growing up in...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual content, PedophiliaModerate
Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Child abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 18%
sad 18%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Average rating