172 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385525923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the author of the 2007 Orange Prize finalist A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers comes a wholly original and thoroughly captivating coming-of-age story that follows a bright, impassioned young woman as she rushes headlong into the...
Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
funny 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
informative 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship
172 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385525923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From the author of the 2007 Orange Prize finalist A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers comes a wholly original and thoroughly captivating coming-of-age story that follows a bright, impassioned young woman as she rushes headlong into the...
Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
funny 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
informative 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship