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89 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780809073610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A small house on an isolated country road, which is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie's father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne'er-do-well; her last job didn't work out and, in general, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
sad 85%
tense 64%
reflective 35%
challenging 32%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Mental illness, Chronic illness, GriefMinor
Medical content, Death of parent, Drug use89 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780809073610
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A small house on an isolated country road, which is shared by Jessie and her mother. Jessie's father is dead; her loveless marriage ended in divorce; her absent son is a petty thief and ne'er-do-well; her last job didn't work out and, in general, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
sad 85%
tense 64%
reflective 35%
challenging 32%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 39%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Mental illness, Chronic illness, GriefMinor
Medical content, Death of parent, Drug use