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208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141379234
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 June 2018
Description
A dark tale of shameful secrets, religious intolerance, and breaking through the emotional chains binding one girl to an abusive home life Martha is 12--and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious grou...
Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
BullyingMinor
Confinement, Physical abuse208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141379234
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 June 2018
Description
A dark tale of shameful secrets, religious intolerance, and breaking through the emotional chains binding one girl to an abusive home life Martha is 12--and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious grou...
Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
BullyingMinor
Confinement, Physical abuse