272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143197850
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children’s stories, beloved novelist Helen Oyeyemi invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance is a recipe. Perdita Lee may appea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,787 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
adventurous 38%
reflective 32%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
dark 18%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content, Suicide, Self harmMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Abortion
272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143197850
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children’s stories, beloved novelist Helen Oyeyemi invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance is a recipe. Perdita Lee may appea...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,787 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
adventurous 38%
reflective 32%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
dark 18%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Child abuseModerate
Sexual content, Suicide, Self harmMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Abortion