325 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141034997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
For years, Nadezhda and Vera, two Ukrainian sisters, raised in England by their refugee parents, have had as little as possible to do with each other - and they have their reasons. But now they find they'd better learn how to get along, because si...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,012 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
reflective 40%
emotional 38%
informative 24%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
dark 12%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Ableism, FatphobiaModerate
Body shaming, Emotional abuse, WarMinor
Alcohol, Death of parent, Pregnancy325 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141034997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 31 March 2005
Description
For years, Nadezhda and Vera, two Ukrainian sisters, raised in England by their refugee parents, have had as little as possible to do with each other - and they have their reasons. But now they find they'd better learn how to get along, because si...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,012 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 46%
reflective 40%
emotional 38%
informative 24%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
dark 12%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Ableism, FatphobiaModerate
Body shaming, Emotional abuse, WarMinor
Alcohol, Death of parent, Pregnancy