Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assaultMinor
Pedophilia, Ableism, Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2753 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 41%
hopeful 29%
challenging 22%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 11%
funny 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
352 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780006550433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 October 2014
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . . In a remote m...Book Information
352 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780006550433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 October 2014
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . . In a remote m...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assaultMinor
Pedophilia, Ableism, Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2753 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 41%
hopeful 29%
challenging 22%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 18%
dark 16%
adventurous 12%
informative 11%
funny 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating