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436 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449226352
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 30 October 1996
Description
Madelaine Hillyard is a world-famous heart surgeon at the top of her game. Her personal life is far less successful. A loving but overworked single mom, she is constantly at odds with her teenage daughter. At sixteen, Lina is confused, angry, and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
sad 52%
reflective 37%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 8%
dark 5%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Death, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Sexual content, Child abuseMinor
Abortion, Addiction
436 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0449226352
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 30 October 1996
Description
Madelaine Hillyard is a world-famous heart surgeon at the top of her game. Her personal life is far less successful. A loving but overworked single mom, she is constantly at odds with her teenage daughter. At sixteen, Lina is confused, angry, and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,130 reviews
Moods
hopeful 55%
sad 52%
reflective 37%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 8%
dark 5%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Death, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Sexual content, Child abuseMinor
Abortion, Addiction