383 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060759957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 December 2004
Description
"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter." --Washington Post"Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,544 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 31%
sad 31%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 11%
tense 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia383 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060759957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 December 2004
Description
"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter." --Washington Post"Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,544 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 31%
sad 31%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 11%
tense 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia