89 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780809073610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A small house on an isolated country road, which is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie's father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne'er-do-well; her last job didn't work out and, in general, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
emotional 88%
tense 70%
challenging 41%
reflective 23%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Chronic illness, Mental illness, Self harmMinor
Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use89 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780809073610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A small house on an isolated country road, which is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie's father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne'er-do-well; her last job didn't work out and, in general, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
emotional 88%
tense 70%
challenging 41%
reflective 23%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Chronic illness, Mental illness, Self harmMinor
Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use