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Miriam Toews
274 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582435312
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hattie’s moody boyfriend dumps her in Paris, she returns home to find that her sister Min is in the psych ward again. Freaked out by the prospect of becoming a surrogate mother to Min’s kids, Logan and Thebes, Hattie decides to take them in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm—
Miriam Toews
274 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781582435312
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Counterpoint
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Hattie’s moody boyfriend dumps her in Paris, she returns home to find that her sister Min is in the psych ward again. Freaked out by the prospect of becoming a surrogate mother to Min’s kids, Logan and Thebes, Hattie decides to take them in t...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm