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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593158456
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Description
A woman returns to her small southern hometown in the wake of her mother's sudden death--only to find the past upended by stunning family secrets--in this intimate debut novel, written with deep compassion and sharp wit. "A deeply moving work of S...
Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 37%
sad 25%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, OutingModerate
Homophobia, Death, Cursing304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593158456
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Description
A woman returns to her small southern hometown in the wake of her mother's sudden death--only to find the past upended by stunning family secrets--in this intimate debut novel, written with deep compassion and sharp wit. "A deeply moving work of S...
Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 37%
sad 25%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
funny 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, OutingModerate
Homophobia, Death, Cursing