499 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860498022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her mother is sentenced to life in prison, Astrid struggles through a series of foster homes in search of her place in the world.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,136 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
sad 69%
reflective 55%
challenging 33%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 6%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 28% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide, PedophiliaModerate
Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder499 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860498022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
After her mother is sentenced to life in prison, Astrid struggles through a series of foster homes in search of her place in the world.
Community Reviews Summary of 10,136 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
sad 69%
reflective 55%
challenging 33%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 6%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 28% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Suicide, PedophiliaModerate
Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder