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335 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143036692
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 March 2006
Description
A transcendent tale of a woman's self-discovery--the New York Times-bestselling second work of fiction by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and the forthcoming novel The Book of Longings Inside the church of a Benedictine monastery on Egret...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,433 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 32%
mysterious 31%
hopeful 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 45% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Body horror, InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, SuicideMinor
Mental illness, Dementia, Sexual content
335 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143036692
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 March 2006
Description
A transcendent tale of a woman's self-discovery--the New York Times-bestselling second work of fiction by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and the forthcoming novel The Book of Longings Inside the church of a Benedictine monastery on Egret...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,433 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 32%
mysterious 31%
hopeful 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 45% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Body horror, InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, SuicideMinor
Mental illness, Dementia, Sexual content