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256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
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Hijuelos' novel tells the story of Mr. Ives, who was adopted from a foundling's home as a child. When we first meet him in the 1950s, Mr. Ives is very much a product of his time. He has a successful career in advertising, a wife and two children, ...
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reflective 100%
hopeful 75%
sad 75%
mysterious 25%
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Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
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256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hijuelos' novel tells the story of Mr. Ives, who was adopted from a foundling's home as a child. When we first meet him in the 1950s, Mr. Ives is very much a product of his time. He has a successful career in advertising, a wife and two children, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
hopeful 75%
sad 75%
mysterious 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.