480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life A girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,211 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 66%
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Incest, Racism
480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life A girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,211 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
dark 66%
reflective 57%
challenging 53%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Racism