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304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Widely applauded when it was published last year, Pearl Abraham's debut novel The Romance Reader possesses that quality that distinguishes all great fiction--a fresh look at the universal truths that bind us together. Like Chaim Potok, who reveale...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
Pace
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Body shamingModerate
Abandonment, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship
304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573225489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 September 1996
Description
Widely applauded when it was published last year, Pearl Abraham's debut novel The Romance Reader possesses that quality that distinguishes all great fiction--a fresh look at the universal truths that bind us together. Like Chaim Potok, who reveale...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
Pace
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Body shamingModerate
Abandonment, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship