336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780955647666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 2009
Publication date: 21 May 2009
Description
"Lydia Weekes is a beautiful young woman, although she hardly knows it. Her volatile husband all but ignores her and then he is gone completely, leaving her to support their son Charlie on her own with longer shifts at the local factory. A secreti...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
hopeful 58%
reflective 41%
sad 41%
inspiring 28%
tense 26%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, HomophobiaModerate
Emotional abuse, Abortion, InfidelityMinor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy
336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780955647666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 2009
Publication date: 21 May 2009
Description
"Lydia Weekes is a beautiful young woman, although she hardly knows it. Her volatile husband all but ignores her and then he is gone completely, leaving her to support their son Charlie on her own with longer shifts at the local factory. A secreti...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
hopeful 58%
reflective 41%
sad 41%
inspiring 28%
tense 26%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, HomophobiaModerate
Emotional abuse, Abortion, InfidelityMinor
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Pregnancy