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234 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 01 April 1994
Description
When her mother leaves Haiti to find work in the US, Sophie is raised by her aunt. Their parting, years later, when her mother sends for her, is as wrenching as the reunion in New York. Though she barely knows her mother they both carry secrets fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,932 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 61%
dark 55%
challenging 40%
tense 20%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 39% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Self harmModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual violence
234 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349106823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 01 April 1994
Description
When her mother leaves Haiti to find work in the US, Sophie is raised by her aunt. Their parting, years later, when her mother sends for her, is as wrenching as the reunion in New York. Though she barely knows her mother they both carry secrets fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,932 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
reflective 61%
dark 55%
challenging 40%
tense 20%
inspiring 15%
informative 12%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 39% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Self harmModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Sexual violence