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453 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442006249
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her second novel, the author of Songs of the Humpback Whale (LJ 5/15/92) recounts with power and grace a young woman's efforts to achieve "grandeur ... andthe ability to be comfortable in the world." Paige O'Toole Prescott, a gifted portraitist...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,873 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
hopeful 27%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Blood, Medical contentModerate
Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Toxic relationshipMinor
Abortion, Sexual content453 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781442006249
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her second novel, the author of Songs of the Humpback Whale (LJ 5/15/92) recounts with power and grace a young woman's efforts to achieve "grandeur ... andthe ability to be comfortable in the world." Paige O'Toole Prescott, a gifted portraitist...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,873 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
hopeful 27%
sad 22%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Blood, Medical contentModerate
Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Toxic relationshipMinor
Abortion, Sexual content