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368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399583490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 02 May 2017
Description
An intricately crafted story of madness, magic and misfortune across three generations from the author of The Middle of Somewhere and House Broken... Vermont, 1972. Carole LaPorte has a satisfying, ordinary life. She cares for her children, balan...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 66%
hopeful 33%
dark 25%
challenging 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Car accident, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Police brutality, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399583490
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 02 May 2017
Description
An intricately crafted story of madness, magic and misfortune across three generations from the author of The Middle of Somewhere and House Broken... Vermont, 1972. Carole LaPorte has a satisfying, ordinary life. She cares for her children, balan...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 66%
hopeful 33%
dark 25%
challenging 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Car accident, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Police brutality, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail