368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425284698
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,581 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 44%
reflective 34%
informative 31%
challenging 24%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 17%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Death of parent
368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425284698
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,581 reviews
Moods
sad 76%
dark 44%
reflective 34%
informative 31%
challenging 24%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 17%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Death of parent