229 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099750918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the winter of 1926, when everybody everywhere sees nothing but good things ahead, Joe Trace, middle-aged door-to-door salesman of Cleopatra beauty products, shoots his teenage lover to death. At the funeral, Joe's wife, Violet, attacks the girl...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,358 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 62%
dark 47%
sad 32%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Violence, SlaveryMinor
Miscarriage, Suicide, Mental illness229 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099750918
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the winter of 1926, when everybody everywhere sees nothing but good things ahead, Joe Trace, middle-aged door-to-door salesman of Cleopatra beauty products, shoots his teenage lover to death. At the funeral, Joe's wife, Violet, attacks the girl...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,358 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
challenging 62%
dark 47%
sad 32%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Violence, SlaveryMinor
Miscarriage, Suicide, Mental illness