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304 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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With her bestselling first novel, Chute placed Egypt, Maine, on the literary map and introduced the world to the Bean clan. “If you care about fine writing, you owe it to yourself to read this book” (Boston Globe). Postscript by the Author.
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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
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Domestic abuse, Incest
304 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With her bestselling first novel, Chute placed Egypt, Maine, on the literary map and introduced the world to the Bean clan. “If you care about fine writing, you owe it to yourself to read this book” (Boston Globe). Postscript by the Author.
',
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Incest