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353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399146435
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . .In a remote moun...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,405 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 50%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
dark 17%
informative 13%
adventurous 11%
tense 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicide, Dementia, Death of parentModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual content353 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399146435
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Ruth Young and her widowed mother, LuLing, have always had a tumultuous relationship. Now, before she succumbs to forgetfulness, LuLing gives Ruth some of her writings, which reveal a side of LuLing that Ruth has never known. . . .In a remote moun...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,405 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 50%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
dark 17%
informative 13%
adventurous 11%
tense 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Dementia, Death of parentModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptMinor
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual content