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320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763680275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 22 September 2015
Description
"An entrancing and sumptuously written multigenerational novel wrapped in the language of fable, magical realism, and local legend." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,777 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, BloodMinor
Child death, Self harm, Stalking
320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763680275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 22 September 2015
Description
"An entrancing and sumptuously written multigenerational novel wrapped in the language of fable, magical realism, and local legend." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,777 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, BloodMinor
Child death, Self harm, Stalking