234 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099474487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
May, Christine, Heed, Junior, Vida - even L - all are women obsessed by Bill Cosey. More than the wealthy owner of the famous Cosey Hotel and Resort, he shapes their yearnings for a father, husband, lover, guardian, and friend, yearnings that domi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 62%
dark 55%
sad 53%
mysterious 34%
tense 25%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 22% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Child abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage, Slavery234 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099474487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
May, Christine, Heed, Junior, Vida - even L - all are women obsessed by Bill Cosey. More than the wealthy owner of the famous Cosey Hotel and Resort, he shapes their yearnings for a father, husband, lover, guardian, and friend, yearnings that domi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,039 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
reflective 62%
dark 55%
sad 53%
mysterious 34%
tense 25%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 22% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Child abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Vomit, Miscarriage, Slavery