375 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849834001
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Weiner's witty, original, fast-moving debut features a lovable heroine, a solid cast, snappy dialogue and a poignant take on life's priorities.For twenty-eight years, things have been tripping along nicely for Cannie Shapiro. Sure, her mother has ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,677 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 30%
inspiring 27%
sad 16%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Body shamingModerate
Homophobia, Abandonment, Medical traumaMinor
Blood, Drug use, Eating disorder375 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849834001
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Weiner's witty, original, fast-moving debut features a lovable heroine, a solid cast, snappy dialogue and a poignant take on life's priorities.For twenty-eight years, things have been tripping along nicely for Cannie Shapiro. Sure, her mother has ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,677 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
hopeful 45%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 30%
inspiring 27%
sad 16%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Body shamingModerate
Homophobia, Abandonment, Medical traumaMinor
Blood, Drug use, Eating disorder