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224 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307763396
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 15 December 2010
Description
On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
funny 14%
tense 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuseModerate
Death of parentMinor
Cancer
224 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307763396
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 15 December 2010
Description
On the hot Texas army base she calls home, Katie spends the lazy days of her summer waiting: waiting to grow up; waiting for Dickie Mack to fall in love with her; waiting for her breasts to blossom; waiting for the beatings to stop. Since their mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
funny 14%
tense 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuseModerate
Death of parentMinor
Cancer