393 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060564780
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 02 January 2007
Description
A young widow raising two boys, Sarah Laden is struggling to keep her family together. But when a shocking revelation rips apart the family of her closest friend, Sarah finds herself welcoming yet another troubled young boy into her already tumult...
Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 77%
sad 77%
tense 44%
hopeful 33%
informative 22%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Self harmMinor
Bullying, Violence, Police brutality
393 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060564780
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 02 January 2007
Description
A young widow raising two boys, Sarah Laden is struggling to keep her family together. But when a shocking revelation rips apart the family of her closest friend, Sarah finds herself welcoming yet another troubled young boy into her already tumult...
Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 77%
sad 77%
tense 44%
hopeful 33%
informative 22%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Self harmMinor
Bullying, Violence, Police brutality