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352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tinder Press
Publication date: 03 February 2000
Description
A unique novel full of humour, wit and passion from Andrea Levy, critically acclaimed author of the Orange Prize winning SMALL ISLAND and the Man Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG.Faith Jackson fixes herself up with a great job in TV and the perfec...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
informative 34%
hopeful 31%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 15%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Racial slursModerate
Colonisation, Misogyny, MiscarriageMinor
Adult/minor relationship, War352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tinder Press
Publication date: 03 February 2000
Description
A unique novel full of humour, wit and passion from Andrea Levy, critically acclaimed author of the Orange Prize winning SMALL ISLAND and the Man Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG.Faith Jackson fixes herself up with a great job in TV and the perfec...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
informative 34%
hopeful 31%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 15%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Racial slursModerate
Colonisation, Misogyny, MiscarriageMinor
Adult/minor relationship, War