291 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316067362
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 September 2008
Description
A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmati...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,698 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 48%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
challenging 34%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Alcohol291 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316067362
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 September 2008
Description
A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmati...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,698 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
sad 48%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
challenging 34%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Alcohol