264 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780299083748
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date: 15 December 1980
Description
Mildred Pierce is the story of a determined and ambitious woman who, after her feckless husband abandons her, by hard work and sacrifice builds a successful business to ensure the future of her pampered and selfish daughter. But she isn't prepared...
Community Reviews Summary of 330 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
sad 57%
tense 57%
reflective 42%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
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264 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780299083748
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date: 15 December 1980
Description
Mildred Pierce is the story of a determined and ambitious woman who, after her feckless husband abandons her, by hard work and sacrifice builds a successful business to ensure the future of her pampered and selfish daughter. But she isn't prepared...
Community Reviews Summary of 330 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
sad 57%
tense 57%
reflective 42%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.