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Miriam Toews
237 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571229816
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Knute is a twenty-four-year old single mother who returns home to Algren with her daughter, Summer Feelin' to look after her father Tom, who has suffered a heart attack. Hosea Funk, a friend of Tom's and the mayor of Algren has a lot on his mind. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer—
Miriam Toews
237 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0571229816
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Knute is a twenty-four-year old single mother who returns home to Algren with her daughter, Summer Feelin' to look after her father Tom, who has suffered a heart attack. Hosea Funk, a friend of Tom's and the mayor of Algren has a lot on his mind. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer