465 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140246445
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Constantine and Mary Stassos strive to embody the American dream. Bringing up a family in 1950s New Jersey, their hopes are channelled through Billy, Susan and Zoe. But as the children grow, move away and affirm their sexual identities, the reperc...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
emotional 83%
challenging 66%
dark 50%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse
465 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140246445
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Constantine and Mary Stassos strive to embody the American dream. Bringing up a family in 1950s New Jersey, their hopes are channelled through Billy, Susan and Zoe. But as the children grow, move away and affirm their sexual identities, the reperc...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
emotional 83%
challenging 66%
dark 50%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse