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Bruce Holsinger
464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472272010
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Smart and juicy, a compulsively readable novel about a previously happy group of friends and parents that is nearly destroyed by their own competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens in the community. This deliciously sha...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,284 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
emotional 41%
funny 18%
dark 17%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
lighthearted 10%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, ClassismModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Abortion, Racism—
Bruce Holsinger
464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472272010
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Smart and juicy, a compulsively readable novel about a previously happy group of friends and parents that is nearly destroyed by their own competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens in the community. This deliciously sha...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,284 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
emotional 41%
funny 18%
dark 17%
challenging 13%
mysterious 13%
lighthearted 10%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, ClassismModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, AddictionMinor
Self harm, Abortion, Racism