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385 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593358337
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored” (Time). We can’t ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,311 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 35%
sad 34%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 24%
challenging 18%
informative 11%
dark 10%
tense 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Racism, AbandonmentModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt
385 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593358337
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a character-driven, multigenerational story that’s meant to be savored” (Time). We can’t ...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,311 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 35%
sad 34%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 24%
challenging 18%
informative 11%
dark 10%
tense 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Racism, AbandonmentModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt