256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619029224
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Publication date: 15 August 2017
Description
Evelyn is a Creole woman who comes of age in New Orleans at the height of World War II. In 1982, Evelyn’s daughter, Jackie, is a frazzled single mother grappling with her absent husband’s drug addiction. Jackie’s son, T.C., loves the creative proc...
Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
hopeful 18%
tense 9%
dark 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism, Drug abuse
256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781619029224
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Publication date: 15 August 2017
Description
Evelyn is a Creole woman who comes of age in New Orleans at the height of World War II. In 1982, Evelyn’s daughter, Jackie, is a frazzled single mother grappling with her absent husband’s drug addiction. Jackie’s son, T.C., loves the creative proc...
Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
hopeful 18%
tense 9%
dark 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Racism, Drug abuse