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389 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Two teens fall in love with each other and heroin. Tar has reasons for running away from home that run deep and sour, whereas Gemma, with her middle-class roots firmly on show, has a deep-rooted lust for adventure. Their first hit brings bliss, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,569 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 57%
challenging 50%
tense 37%
reflective 33%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Pregnancy, Child abuse, RapeMinor
Mental illness, Pedophilia, Abortion
389 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Two teens fall in love with each other and heroin. Tar has reasons for running away from home that run deep and sour, whereas Gemma, with her middle-class roots firmly on show, has a deep-rooted lust for adventure. Their first hit brings bliss, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,569 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 57%
challenging 50%
tense 37%
reflective 33%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Pregnancy, Child abuse, RapeMinor
Mental illness, Pedophilia, Abortion