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301 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763665661
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 25 March 2014
Description
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award FinalistMagical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,740 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 45%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Death301 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763665661
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 25 March 2014
Description
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award FinalistMagical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,740 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 45%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Death