464 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101199565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,655 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 37%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Child death, Kidnapping464 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101199565
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Few first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical success, and the first title chosen for Oprah's Book Club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, The Deep End of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,655 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 37%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Kidnapping