140 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704344242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Women's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this traditional Alaskan legend, two old women abandoned by their migrating tribe refuse to die in the wilderness. They irritate each other, snap and snarl as they struggle for survival, in this testament to the resilience of older women
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
inspiring 67%
hopeful 52%
emotional 48%
reflective 47%
informative 27%
challenging 21%
sad 8%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Animal death, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Death, Cannibalism
140 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780704344242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Women's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this traditional Alaskan legend, two old women abandoned by their migrating tribe refuse to die in the wilderness. They irritate each other, snap and snarl as they struggle for survival, in this testament to the resilience of older women
Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews
Moods
inspiring 67%
hopeful 52%
emotional 48%
reflective 47%
informative 27%
challenging 21%
sad 8%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Animal death, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Death, Cannibalism