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368 pages • first pub 1999 (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 1,833 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
emotional 58%
sad 48%
reflective 41%
challenging 32%
adventurous 30%
funny 26%
informative 9%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Child death, Murder, Body shaming
368 pages • first pub 1999 (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 1,833 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
emotional 58%
sad 48%
reflective 41%
challenging 32%
adventurous 30%
funny 26%
informative 9%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Child death, Murder, Body shaming