480 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501133480
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 11 June 2019
Description
Do we change or does the world change us? Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, they live in a perfect "Dick and Jane" house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tom...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,189 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 40%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 31%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
funny 7%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Eating disorderModerate
Abortion, Homophobia, Cancer480 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501133480
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 11 June 2019
Description
Do we change or does the world change us? Jo and Bethie Kaufman were born into a world full of promise. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, they live in a perfect "Dick and Jane" house, where their roles in the family are clearly defined. Jo is the tom...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,189 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 40%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 31%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
funny 7%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Eating disorderModerate
Abortion, Homophobia, Cancer