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470 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474617529
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life."A girl comes of age against the knife."So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born i...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,899 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Rape, Incest, Racism470 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474617529
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life."A girl comes of age against the knife."So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born i...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,899 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 70%
reflective 56%
challenging 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Racism