391 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781771483506
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Chizine Publications
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Former film critic Lois Cairns is fired from her teaching job just when her son Clark is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Caught in a depressive spiral, Lois is convinced she's a failure who's spent her adult life writing about other people's dre...
Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
tense 44%
emotional 32%
reflective 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 16%
sad 8%
informative 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Medical content, Child deathModerate
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Body horrorMinor
Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Genocide391 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781771483506
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Chizine Publications
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Former film critic Lois Cairns is fired from her teaching job just when her son Clark is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Caught in a depressive spiral, Lois is convinced she's a failure who's spent her adult life writing about other people's dre...
Community Reviews Summary of 455 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
tense 44%
emotional 32%
reflective 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 16%
sad 8%
informative 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Medical content, Child deathModerate
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Body horrorMinor
Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Genocide