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Rape, Racism, Domestic abuseModerate
Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 19533 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
inspiring 48%
hopeful 36%
challenging 31%
funny 26%
informative 25%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
453 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780802156983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat/Grove Atlantic
Publication date: 05 November 2019
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE"A must-read about modern Britain and womanhood . . . An impressive, fierce novel about the lives of black British families, their struggles, pains, laughter, longings and loves . . . Her style is passi...
453 pages | first published 2019
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United States
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Blackwell's
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ISBN/UID: 9780802156983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Cat/Grove Atlantic
Publication date: 05 November 2019
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE"A must-read about modern Britain and womanhood . . . An impressive, fierce novel about the lives of black British families, their struggles, pains, laughter, longings and loves . . . Her style is passi...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Racism, Domestic abuseModerate
Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 19533 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
inspiring 48%
hopeful 36%
challenging 31%
funny 26%
informative 25%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating