Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Blood, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexism, Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 345 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
tense 22%
mysterious 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating
208 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: PICADOR
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
From the recipient of the 2010 Clifton Fadiman Medal, an unforgettable novel of one woman's courageous coming-of-agePowerful, disturbing, stirring, Jamaica Kincaid's novel is the deeply charged story of a woman's life on the island of Dominica. Xu...Book Information
208 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: PICADOR
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
From the recipient of the 2010 Clifton Fadiman Medal, an unforgettable novel of one woman's courageous coming-of-agePowerful, disturbing, stirring, Jamaica Kincaid's novel is the deeply charged story of a woman's life on the island of Dominica. Xu...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Blood, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexism, Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 345 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
dark 44%
sad 44%
challenging 33%
tense 22%
mysterious 14%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Average rating