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256 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Buoyed by the lyrical, redemptive voice that distinguished McFadden's acclaimed debut novel, this new book tells the powerful, deeply moving story of one family and the alcoholism and abuse that marked their lives forever. Moving fluidly between t...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
dark 50%
reflective 33%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Animal death, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Abortion
256 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Buoyed by the lyrical, redemptive voice that distinguished McFadden's acclaimed debut novel, this new book tells the powerful, deeply moving story of one family and the alcoholism and abuse that marked their lives forever. Moving fluidly between t...
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
dark 50%
reflective 33%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Abortion