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421 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476702957
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 15 October 2013
Description
After her grandmother Arlette’s death, Betty is finally ready to begin her life. She had forfeited university, parties, boyfriends, summer jobs—all the usual preoccupations of a woman her age—in order to care for Arlette in their dilapidated, albe...
Community Reviews Summary of 991 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 15%
tense 9%
dark 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Dementia
421 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476702957
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 15 October 2013
Description
After her grandmother Arlette’s death, Betty is finally ready to begin her life. She had forfeited university, parties, boyfriends, summer jobs—all the usual preoccupations of a woman her age—in order to care for Arlette in their dilapidated, albe...
Community Reviews Summary of 991 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 15%
tense 9%
dark 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Dementia