248 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567927030
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol's daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy's spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and li...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 57%
hopeful 35%
challenging 14%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Sexual violence, AbortionMinor
Car accident
248 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781567927030
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
In Kentucky, back in 1933, Carol's daddy lost his 13-year-old daughter in a game of cards. Award-winning author Simon Van Booy's spellbinding novel spans decades as he tells the story of Carol and the people in her life. Incidents intersect and li...
Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 57%
hopeful 35%
challenging 14%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Sexual violence, AbortionMinor
Car accident