353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399146435
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . .In a remote moun...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,207 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 44%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
challenging 19%
mysterious 18%
dark 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
tense 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assaultMinor
Pedophilia, Ableism, Child death353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399146435
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . .In a remote moun...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,207 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 44%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
challenging 19%
mysterious 18%
dark 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
tense 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Suicide, Suicide attemptModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assaultMinor
Pedophilia, Ableism, Child death