8 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781666607062
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Darling is only ten years old, and yet she must navigate a fragile and violent world. In Zimbabwe, Darling and her friends steal guavas, try to get the baby out of young Chipo’s belly, and grasp at memories of Before. Before their homes were destr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,134 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
challenging 47%
sad 39%
dark 32%
funny 22%
informative 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 11%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, RacismModerate
Abortion, Child abuse, RapeMinor
Eating disorder, Mass/school shootings, Child death
8 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781666607062
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Darling is only ten years old, and yet she must navigate a fragile and violent world. In Zimbabwe, Darling and her friends steal guavas, try to get the baby out of young Chipo’s belly, and grasp at memories of Before. Before their homes were destr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,134 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
challenging 47%
sad 39%
dark 32%
funny 22%
informative 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 11%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, RacismModerate
Abortion, Child abuse, RapeMinor
Eating disorder, Mass/school shootings, Child death