585 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781644211038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: 31 August 2021
Description
The highly anticipated new novel from the winner of the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize examines NYC and America in the burgeoning moments before the start of the civil war through the eyes of a young biracial girl. “Rarely does one enco...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
adventurous 52%
hopeful 52%
reflective 47%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
dark 33%
funny 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Hate crimeModerate
Child death, Infertility, Racial slursMinor
Death of parent
585 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781644211038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: 31 August 2021
Description
The highly anticipated new novel from the winner of the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize examines NYC and America in the burgeoning moments before the start of the civil war through the eyes of a young biracial girl. “Rarely does one enco...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
informative 57%
adventurous 52%
hopeful 52%
reflective 47%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
dark 33%
funny 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Character: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder, Hate crimeModerate
Child death, Infertility, Racial slursMinor
Death of parent