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320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781770864344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cormorant Books
Publication date: 30 September 2015
Description
The Pain Tree tells stories that speak to all aspects of Jamaican life. We hear from poor folk making the best of past hardships ("Coal"); rich folk plotting future selfishness ("The Goodness of My Heart"); and a young girl, forced to shoulder her...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Chronic illness
320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781770864344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cormorant Books
Publication date: 30 September 2015
Description
The Pain Tree tells stories that speak to all aspects of Jamaican life. We hear from poor folk making the best of past hardships ("Coal"); rich folk plotting future selfishness ("The Goodness of My Heart"); and a young girl, forced to shoulder her...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Chronic illness