176 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375709067
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 September 2001
Description
In this flawless novella, Mona Simpson turns her powers of observation toward characters who, unlike Ann and Adele August in her bestselling Anywhere but Here, choose to stay rather than go. As a high school student in Green Bay, Bea Maxwell raise...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
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challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
Pace
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Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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176 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375709067
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 11 September 2001
Description
In this flawless novella, Mona Simpson turns her powers of observation toward characters who, unlike Ann and Adele August in her bestselling Anywhere but Here, choose to stay rather than go. As a high school student in Green Bay, Bea Maxwell raise...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.