232 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735234642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Canada
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Description
A small-town girl who dreams of greater things, trying to get away from a place that wants to hold her back. A series of stories exploring the pursuit of ambition, and the fear and shame of potential failure.In this award-winning collection from t...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
sad 26%
funny 20%
tense 20%
dark 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
232 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735234642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Canada
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Description
A small-town girl who dreams of greater things, trying to get away from a place that wants to hold her back. A series of stories exploring the pursuit of ambition, and the fear and shame of potential failure.In this award-winning collection from t...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
sad 26%
funny 20%
tense 20%
dark 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence