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320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781761066931
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Description
A compelling and unforgettable debut novel by an acclaimed young Australian writer – a mesmerising story of desire and its complexities and a powerful reckoning with memory, loss and longing. It's hard to remember now that I was once that girl, l...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 54%
dark 14%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 8%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Pregnancy, MiscarriageModerate
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity, Alcohol, Blood
320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781761066931
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Description
A compelling and unforgettable debut novel by an acclaimed young Australian writer – a mesmerising story of desire and its complexities and a powerful reckoning with memory, loss and longing. It's hard to remember now that I was once that girl, l...
Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 54%
dark 14%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 8%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Pregnancy, MiscarriageModerate
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationshipMinor
Infidelity, Alcohol, Blood