Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, AddictionModerate
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, PedophiliaMinor
Slavery, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1048 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 20%
challenging 19%
dark 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
176 pages | first published 1990
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ISBN/UID: 9780374527358
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 04 September 2002
Description
Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. Lewis and Mariah are a thrice-blessed couple – handsome, rich, and seemingly happy. Yet, almost at once, Lucy beg...Book Information
176 pages | first published 1990
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ISBN/UID: 9780374527358
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 04 September 2002
Description
Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. Lewis and Mariah are a thrice-blessed couple – handsome, rich, and seemingly happy. Yet, almost at once, Lucy beg...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, AddictionModerate
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, PedophiliaMinor
Slavery, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1048 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 20%
challenging 19%
dark 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating