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272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416586289
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 06 October 2009
Description
Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle was "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now she brings us the story of her grandmother -- told in a voice so authentic and compelling that the book is destined to become an instant classic. "Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,441 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 24%
informative 19%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Pregnancy, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Self harm, Animal cruelty
272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416586289
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 06 October 2009
Description
Jeannette Walls's The Glass Castle was "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now she brings us the story of her grandmother -- told in a voice so authentic and compelling that the book is destined to become an instant classic. "Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,441 reviews
Moods
inspiring 55%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 24%
informative 19%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 10%
sad 9%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 43%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, SuicideModerate
Pregnancy, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Alcohol, Self harm, Animal cruelty