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656 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553378498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
Publication date: 01 June 1996
Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK Once in a great while a writer comes along who can truly capture the drama and passion of the life of a family. David James Duncan, author of the novel The River Why and the collection River Teeth, is just such a wri...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,004 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
funny 64%
inspiring 50%
sad 44%
hopeful 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Addiction, Religious bigotry
656 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553378498
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
Publication date: 01 June 1996
Description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK Once in a great while a writer comes along who can truly capture the drama and passion of the life of a family. David James Duncan, author of the novel The River Why and the collection River Teeth, is just such a wri...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,004 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
funny 64%
inspiring 50%
sad 44%
hopeful 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Addiction, Religious bigotry