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229 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452282209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
20th Anniversary Edition--with a New Foreword by Kimberly Elise A novel by a critically acclaimed voice in contemporary fiction, praised by Ebony for its "unforgettable images, unique characters, and moving story that keeps the pages turning until...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
sad 68%
dark 65%
reflective 43%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 16%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, Rape229 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452282209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: 02 January 2001
Description
20th Anniversary Edition--with a New Foreword by Kimberly Elise A novel by a critically acclaimed voice in contemporary fiction, praised by Ebony for its "unforgettable images, unique characters, and moving story that keeps the pages turning until...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
sad 68%
dark 65%
reflective 43%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 16%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | No: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Sexual content, Racial slurs, Rape