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973 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688030360
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: 10 May 1985
Description
Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,046 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 39%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
dark 28%
inspiring 25%
funny 24%
informative 17%
adventurous 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Abortion, Medical content, AddictionModerate
Racism, Incest, WarMinor
Rape, Violence, Sexual harassment973 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780688030360
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: 10 May 1985
Description
Raised from birth in the orphanage at St. Cloud's, Maine, Homer Wells has become the protege of Dr. Wilbur Larch, its physician and director. There Dr. Larch cares for the troubled mothers who seek his help, either by delivering and taking in thei...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,046 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 39%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
dark 28%
inspiring 25%
funny 24%
informative 17%
adventurous 11%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Medical content, AddictionModerate
Racism, Incest, WarMinor
Rape, Violence, Sexual harassment