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320 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780241996577
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Description
Treat yourself to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo, part of our Penguin Essentials series which spotlights the very best of our modern classics'Bernardine Evaristo can take any story from any ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,605 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
reflective 63%
hopeful 44%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 22%
sad 19%
challenging 11%
informative 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Infidelity, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Transphobia, Death of parent, Eating disorder320 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780241996577
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Description
Treat yourself to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo, part of our Penguin Essentials series which spotlights the very best of our modern classics'Bernardine Evaristo can take any story from any ti...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,605 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
reflective 63%
hopeful 44%
lighthearted 27%
inspiring 22%
sad 19%
challenging 11%
informative 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Infidelity, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Transphobia, Death of parent, Eating disorder