257 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 July 2006
Description
A finalist for the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award, here is an evocative novel about female friendship in the glittering 1980s. Alison and Veronica meet amid the nocturnal glamour of 1980s New York: One is a young model...
Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 67%
sad 48%
challenging 25%
tense 16%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Body shaming, Ableism, Alcoholism257 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 July 2006
Description
A finalist for the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award, here is an evocative novel about female friendship in the glittering 1980s. Alison and Veronica meet amid the nocturnal glamour of 1980s New York: One is a young model...
Community Reviews Summary of 431 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 67%
sad 48%
challenging 25%
tense 16%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Body shaming, Ableism, Alcoholism