Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Death, GriefModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Self harmMinor
Mental illness, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 12070 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 52%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
406 pages | first published 2006
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ISBN/UID: 9780743298025
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 12 September 2006
Description
All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...Book Information
406 pages | first published 2006
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ISBN/UID: 9780743298025
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 12 September 2006
Description
All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Death, GriefModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Self harmMinor
Mental illness, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 12070 reviews
Moods
dark 77%
emotional 52%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 25% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating