453 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241364901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE "A must-read about modern Britain and womanhood . . . An impressive, fierce novel about the lives of black British families, their struggles, pains, laughter, longings and loves . . . Her style is pass...
Community Reviews Summary of 25,573 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 34%
challenging 31%
informative 26%
funny 25%
sad 16%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Rape, Domestic abuseModerate
Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault453 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241364901
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE "A must-read about modern Britain and womanhood . . . An impressive, fierce novel about the lives of black British families, their struggles, pains, laughter, longings and loves . . . Her style is pass...
Community Reviews Summary of 25,573 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 34%
challenging 31%
informative 26%
funny 25%
sad 16%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Rape, Domestic abuseModerate
Transphobia, Homophobia, Sexual assault