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480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657088
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life. “A girl comes of age against the knife.” So begins the story of Betty Carpenter...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,145 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 50%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Rape, Incest, Racism480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657088
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life. “A girl comes of age against the knife.” So begins the story of Betty Carpenter...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,145 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 50%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Racism