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249 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862072493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Mala, old and notoriously crazy, arrives at the Paradise Alms House, she is placed in the tender care of Tyler, a gay male nurse, and an extraordinary relationship begins to develop.
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 71%
challenging 53%
reflective 43%
mysterious 33%
tense 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder, Transphobia, Lesbophobia249 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781862072493
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Mala, old and notoriously crazy, arrives at the Paradise Alms House, she is placed in the tender care of Tyler, a gay male nurse, and an extraordinary relationship begins to develop.
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 71%
challenging 53%
reflective 43%
mysterious 33%
tense 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder, Transphobia, Lesbophobia