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371 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671872007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 21 August 1989
Description
First time in mass market paperback, the stunning national bestseller from the author of Waiting to Exhale. The publication of that milestone novel has drawn extraordinary reader attention to McMillan's earlier novel, Disappearing Acts--a funny, g...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
dark 45%
sad 41%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Body shaming, Chronic illnessMinor
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Drug use
371 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671872007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: 21 August 1989
Description
First time in mass market paperback, the stunning national bestseller from the author of Waiting to Exhale. The publication of that milestone novel has drawn extraordinary reader attention to McMillan's earlier novel, Disappearing Acts--a funny, g...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
dark 45%
sad 41%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 21% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Body shaming, Chronic illnessMinor
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Drug use