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256 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617750359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
"McFadden's reissued second novel takes an unflinching look at the corrosive nature of alcoholism . . . This is not a story of easy redemption . . . McFadden writes candidly about the treacherous hold of addiction."--Publishers Weekly "Riveting. ....
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
dark 50%
reflective 33%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Animal death, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Abortion
256 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617750359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 31 January 2012
Description
"McFadden's reissued second novel takes an unflinching look at the corrosive nature of alcoholism . . . This is not a story of easy redemption . . . McFadden writes candidly about the treacherous hold of addiction."--Publishers Weekly "Riveting. ....
Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
dark 50%
reflective 33%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Car accident, Abortion