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255 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446690898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
From the author of the Oprah's Book Club Selection An American Marriage, here is a beautifully evocative novel that proves why Tayari Jones is "one of the most important voices of her generation" (Essence). It was the end of summer, a summer durin...
Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
dark 55%
reflective 34%
challenging 29%
tense 26%
mysterious 22%
informative 11%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Child abuse, Kidnapping, MurderModerate
Child death, Bullying, Addiction
255 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446690898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
From the author of the Oprah's Book Club Selection An American Marriage, here is a beautifully evocative novel that proves why Tayari Jones is "one of the most important voices of her generation" (Essence). It was the end of summer, a summer durin...
Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
dark 55%
reflective 34%
challenging 29%
tense 26%
mysterious 22%
informative 11%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, MurderModerate
Child death, Bullying, Addiction