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464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399564314
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 15 November 2016
Description
An ambitious, exuberant new novel moving from North West London to West Africa, from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and On Beauty. Two brown girls dream of being dancers—but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,604 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 33%
sad 23%
funny 13%
tense 11%
dark 9%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Racial slursModerate
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Drug use, Infidelity464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399564314
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 15 November 2016
Description
An ambitious, exuberant new novel moving from North West London to West Africa, from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and On Beauty. Two brown girls dream of being dancers—but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,604 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 33%
sad 23%
funny 13%
tense 11%
dark 9%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Racial slursModerate
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parentMinor
Antisemitism, Drug use, Infidelity