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294 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781737863700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corner Star Press
Publication date: 13 November 2021
Description
With abundant wit and heart, Jeneva Rose has written a magical and poignant love story about learning to love ourselves. The Girl I Was is one of those rare novels that will make you laugh out loud and tear up uncontrollably in succession while de...
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 44%
hopeful 43%
funny 42%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 15%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
mysterious 8%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Eating disorder, Alcohol, CursingMinor
Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Mental illness
294 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781737863700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corner Star Press
Publication date: 13 November 2021
Description
With abundant wit and heart, Jeneva Rose has written a magical and poignant love story about learning to love ourselves. The Girl I Was is one of those rare novels that will make you laugh out loud and tear up uncontrollably in succession while de...
Community Reviews Summary of 969 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
lighthearted 44%
hopeful 43%
funny 42%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 15%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
mysterious 8%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Eating disorder, Alcohol, CursingMinor
Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Mental illness