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missing duration info • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781504743273
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
The coming-of-age story of one of Jamaica Kincaid's most admired creationsLucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. Lewis and Mariah are a thrice-blessed c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,781 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 24%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Sexism, Racism
missing duration info • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781504743273
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
The coming-of-age story of one of Jamaica Kincaid's most admired creationsLucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. Lewis and Mariah are a thrice-blessed c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,781 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 24%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Sexism, Racism