154 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843544128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the Fourth of July, a hot and heady time. Fireworks spark as a town celebrates the bloody fight for Independence. Teena Maguire and her daughter Bethie decide to leave the heat of the crowd and head home from the party. As they take the cooli...
Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 61%
challenging 44%
tense 44%
reflective 33%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Bullying, Cursing, GoreMinor
Animal cruelty, Fatphobia
154 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843544128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It's the Fourth of July, a hot and heady time. Fireworks spark as a town celebrates the bloody fight for Independence. Teena Maguire and her daughter Bethie decide to leave the heat of the crowd and head home from the party. As they take the cooli...
Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 61%
challenging 44%
tense 44%
reflective 33%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 23% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Bullying, Cursing, GoreMinor
Animal cruelty, Fatphobia