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187 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380827763
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Publication date: 01 April 1983
Description
Wartime in Perdido jolted the sleepy little Alabama town as new people entered the community. Outsiders would invade the comfort of the wealthy Caskeys and take their daughters.This, though, was the part of the master plan of Elinor Caskey, who wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
tense 42%
emotional 29%
adventurous 24%
sad 12%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Animal deathModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, MisogynyMinor
Sexual violence, War
187 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380827763
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Publication date: 01 April 1983
Description
Wartime in Perdido jolted the sleepy little Alabama town as new people entered the community. Outsiders would invade the comfort of the wealthy Caskeys and take their daughters.This, though, was the part of the master plan of Elinor Caskey, who wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
tense 42%
emotional 29%
adventurous 24%
sad 12%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Animal deathModerate
Sexual assault, Incest, MisogynyMinor
Sexual violence, War