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352 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006550433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 October 2014
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . . In a remote m...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,384 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 49%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
dark 17%
informative 12%
adventurous 11%
tense 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Death of parent, SuicideModerate
Suicide attempt, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content
352 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006550433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 October 2014
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . . In a remote m...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,384 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
sad 49%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
dark 17%
informative 12%
adventurous 11%
tense 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Death of parent, SuicideModerate
Suicide attempt, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content