288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616955021
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
The 20th anniversary edition of Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut, now an established classic--revised and with a new introduction by the author, and including extensive bonus materials At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,418 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 61%
dark 48%
challenging 41%
tense 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 32% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, SuicideModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual assaultMinor
Self harm
288 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616955021
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication date: 24 February 2015
Description
The 20th anniversary edition of Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut, now an established classic--revised and with a new introduction by the author, and including extensive bonus materials At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,418 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 61%
dark 48%
challenging 41%
tense 17%
inspiring 15%
informative 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 32% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, SuicideModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual assaultMinor
Self harm