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503 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060831332
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 September 2005
Description
This immensely moving novel confronts divisions of race, gender, and class, fusing together the stories of people who come to recognize one another from former lives they didn't know existed -- or that they tried to forget. Diego, a deaf-mute, is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
hopeful 78%
sad 64%
dark 35%
inspiring 35%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, CursingMinor
Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders
503 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060831332
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 September 2005
Description
This immensely moving novel confronts divisions of race, gender, and class, fusing together the stories of people who come to recognize one another from former lives they didn't know existed -- or that they tried to forget. Diego, a deaf-mute, is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
hopeful 78%
sad 64%
dark 35%
inspiring 35%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, GriefModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, CursingMinor
Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders