272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593313497
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’s pligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
hopeful 59%
reflective 45%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
informative 9%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 46%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, AbleismMinor
Death of parent, Sexual harassment, War
272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593313497
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’s pligh...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
inspiring 72%
hopeful 59%
reflective 45%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
informative 9%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 46%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, AbleismMinor
Death of parent, Sexual harassment, War