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480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life A girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,900 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Rape, Incest, Racism480 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525657071
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life A girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,900 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Racism