Content Warnings
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Abortion, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Infertility, InfidelityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13184 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 50%
challenging 24%
dark 15%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating
288 pages | first published 2016
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ISBN/UID: 9780399184512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett's mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition. It begins with a secret."All good secrets have a taste before you tell...Book Information
288 pages | first published 2016
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780399184512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett's mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition. It begins with a secret."All good secrets have a taste before you tell...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Infertility, InfidelityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 13184 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 50%
challenging 24%
dark 15%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Average rating