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208 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613967099
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 January 1995
Description
A remarkable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. A superb novel.--School Library Journal. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Booklist Editor's Choice. ALA No...
Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Grief208 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613967099
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 January 1995
Description
A remarkable portrait of an untutored but intelligent young woman making her way against fierce odds.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review. A superb novel.--School Library Journal. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Booklist Editor's Choice. ALA No...
Community Reviews Summary of 571 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
tense 20%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, AbandonmentMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Grief