Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Slavery, ViolenceMinor
Miscarriage, Suicide, Mental illnessCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2246 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 63%
dark 47%
sad 32%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating
229 pages | first published 1992
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ISBN/UID: 9780679411673
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the winter of 1926, when everybody everywhere sees nothing but good things ahead, Joe Trace, middle-aged door-to-door salesman of Cleopatra beauty products, shoots his teenage lover to death. At the funeral, Joe’s wife, Violet, attacks the girl...Book Information
229 pages | first published 1992
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ISBN/UID: 9780679411673
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the winter of 1926, when everybody everywhere sees nothing but good things ahead, Joe Trace, middle-aged door-to-door salesman of Cleopatra beauty products, shoots his teenage lover to death. At the funeral, Joe’s wife, Violet, attacks the girl...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Murder, Slavery, ViolenceMinor
Miscarriage, Suicide, Mental illnessCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2246 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
emotional 63%
dark 47%
sad 32%
mysterious 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%Average rating