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356 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060173289
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 02 May 1996
Description
Now, four years after her award-winning, underground bestseller, Little Altars Everywhere, praised by Pat Conroy as "a splendid first novel," Rebecca Wells returns with a masterfully written novel that brims with insight, humor and compassion. Whe...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,488 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 56%
sad 34%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 24%
inspiring 21%
dark 16%
challenging 13%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Average rating
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Child abuse, Alcoholism, Racial slursModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Suicide, Drug use, Forced institutionalization356 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060173289
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 02 May 1996
Description
Now, four years after her award-winning, underground bestseller, Little Altars Everywhere, praised by Pat Conroy as "a splendid first novel," Rebecca Wells returns with a masterfully written novel that brims with insight, humor and compassion. Whe...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,488 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 56%
sad 34%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 24%
inspiring 21%
dark 16%
challenging 13%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Racial slursModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Suicide, Drug use, Forced institutionalization