372 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399158421
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 26 June 2014
Description
For the audience that made Commencement a New York Times bestseller comes a novel about women making their way in the world. Self-doubting Ruth is coddled by her immigrant mother, who uses food to soothe and control. Defiant Francesca believes he...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Abortion, Eating disorder
372 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399158421
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 26 June 2014
Description
For the audience that made Commencement a New York Times bestseller comes a novel about women making their way in the world. Self-doubting Ruth is coddled by her immigrant mother, who uses food to soothe and control. Defiant Francesca believes he...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body shaming, Abortion, Eating disorder