368 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743270106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 20 September 2005
Description
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.The stunning national bestseller now features an illuminating discussion with Sister Souljah -- her secret thoughts on creating the story that has sold more than one ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,246 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
emotional 57%
sad 51%
reflective 50%
challenging 36%
adventurous 26%
funny 23%
mysterious 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Abortion, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Murder
368 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743270106
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 20 September 2005
Description
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.The stunning national bestseller now features an illuminating discussion with Sister Souljah -- her secret thoughts on creating the story that has sold more than one ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,246 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
emotional 57%
sad 51%
reflective 50%
challenging 36%
adventurous 26%
funny 23%
mysterious 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Abortion, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Death of parent, Murder