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9 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063070103
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Description
A probing novel about a newly married couple, the surrogate they hire to carry their baby, and the unexpected consequences of their decisions. Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest desperate for a child with her new...
Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
dark 32%
sad 32%
mysterious 30%
challenging 23%
reflective 21%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Pregnancy, Medical contentModerate
Infertility, GriefMinor
Abandonment, Death of parent9 hours, 35 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063070103
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperAudio
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Description
A probing novel about a newly married couple, the surrogate they hire to carry their baby, and the unexpected consequences of their decisions. Ruth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest desperate for a child with her new...
Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
dark 32%
sad 32%
mysterious 30%
challenging 23%
reflective 21%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Pregnancy, Medical contentModerate
Infertility, GriefMinor
Abandonment, Death of parent