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304 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241992029
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 February 2021
Description
A groundbreaking novel exploring the intersection between race, class and mental health in the UK'A strong and humane work of fiction' Jackie Kay 'That is the glory of being a mental patient. Nothing is impossible.'It is the 1990s, and Gloria is l...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
hopeful 54%
sad 52%
challenging 38%
dark 31%
funny 29%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
informative 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse
304 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241992029
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 February 2021
Description
A groundbreaking novel exploring the intersection between race, class and mental health in the UK'A strong and humane work of fiction' Jackie Kay 'That is the glory of being a mental patient. Nothing is impossible.'It is the 1990s, and Gloria is l...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
hopeful 54%
sad 52%
challenging 38%
dark 31%
funny 29%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
informative 8%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assaultMinor
Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse