222 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141015088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 September 2003
Description
In her dazzling first book Julie Orringer dives into the private world of childhood and immerses us in its fears and longings: the jealous friendships and the bitter sibling battles; the parents that row and the boys that won't dance with you. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
dark 57%
sad 38%
tense 33%
challenging 28%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
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222 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141015088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 September 2003
Description
In her dazzling first book Julie Orringer dives into the private world of childhood and immerses us in its fears and longings: the jealous friendships and the bitter sibling battles; the parents that row and the boys that won't dance with you. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 600 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
dark 57%
sad 38%
tense 33%
challenging 28%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 22% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.