352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062873187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPerennial
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
Now in paperback, New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins's fiction debut, an electrifying novel for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson, that brings to life one powerful and enigmatic family in a tale rife with secrets, betra...
Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
mysterious 48%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
sad 36%
challenging 31%
hopeful 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infertility, PregnancyModerate
Child abuse, Infidelity, RacismMinor
Police brutality352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062873187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperPerennial
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
Now in paperback, New York Times bestselling author Morgan Jerkins's fiction debut, an electrifying novel for fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Jacqueline Woodson, that brings to life one powerful and enigmatic family in a tale rife with secrets, betra...
Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
mysterious 48%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
sad 36%
challenging 31%
hopeful 11%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infertility, PregnancyModerate
Child abuse, Infidelity, RacismMinor
Police brutality