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240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781640091856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
" A] memorable portrait of a struggling young person who finds unexpected resilience and peace . . . Hilarious, heartbreaking, and poignant." --Booklist Miriam Toews welcomes her readers to the Have-a-Life housing project (better known as Half-a-...
Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
funny 58%
reflective 35%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent
240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781640091856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
" A] memorable portrait of a struggling young person who finds unexpected resilience and peace . . . Hilarious, heartbreaking, and poignant." --Booklist Miriam Toews welcomes her readers to the Have-a-Life housing project (better known as Half-a-...
Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
funny 58%
reflective 35%
lighthearted 17%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death of parent