304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Widely applauded when it was published last year, Pearl Abraham's debut novel The Romance Reader possesses that quality that distinguishes all great fiction--a fresh look at the universal truths that bind us together. Like Chaim Potok, who reveale...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Fatphobia, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury
304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Widely applauded when it was published last year, Pearl Abraham's debut novel The Romance Reader possesses that quality that distinguishes all great fiction--a fresh look at the universal truths that bind us together. Like Chaim Potok, who reveale...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Fatphobia, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury