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160 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099773818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 1997
Description
Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua.An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,485 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 25%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
tense 11%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 18% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Bullying, Toxic friendshipMinor
Misogyny, Infertility, Infidelity
160 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099773818
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 October 1997
Description
Jamaica Kincaid presents a haunting and provocative story of a young girl growing up on the island of Antigua.An adored only child, Annie has until recently lived an idyllic life. She is inseparable from her beautiful mother, a powerful presence a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,485 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 25%
funny 17%
challenging 15%
tense 11%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 18% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Bullying, Toxic friendshipMinor
Misogyny, Infertility, Infidelity