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293 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099271833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 01 April 1998
Description
A novel by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist about a woman who flees with her ten-year-old son from an abusive husband. Fran Benedetto begins a new life in Florida, and gains in confidence as she enjoys new friendships and a new job. But then fe...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,960 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 68%
tense 50%
challenging 31%
reflective 18%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Kidnapping, AlcoholMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs, Xenophobia
293 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099271833
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 01 April 1998
Description
A novel by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist about a woman who flees with her ten-year-old son from an abusive husband. Fran Benedetto begins a new life in Florida, and gains in confidence as she enjoys new friendships and a new job. But then fe...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,960 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
sad 68%
tense 50%
challenging 31%
reflective 18%
informative 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Kidnapping, AlcoholMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs, Xenophobia