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451 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982160944
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Edition Pub Date: 01 November 2022
A reader who relishes immersive historical settings that explore social justice, class conflict, and moral growth through a reflective, emotionally resonant coming-of-age lens will find this novel compelling.
Description
In a voice full of questions and sly humor, Sylvie recounts the story of leaving her family’s snowbound mountain cabin to work in the local manor house for the Padgetts, owners of the marble mining company that employs her father and dominates the...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 62%
adventurous: 55%
informative: 55%
sad: 42%
reflective: 41%
inspiring: 37%
tense: 32%
challenging: 27%
dark: 22%
hopeful: 14%
funny: 4%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Slavery, Deportation, DeathMinor
Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Rape451 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982160944
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Edition Pub Date: 01 November 2022
A reader who relishes immersive historical settings that explore social justice, class conflict, and moral growth through a reflective, emotionally resonant coming-of-age lens will find this novel compelling.
Description
In a voice full of questions and sly humor, Sylvie recounts the story of leaving her family’s snowbound mountain cabin to work in the local manor house for the Padgetts, owners of the marble mining company that employs her father and dominates the...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 62%
adventurous: 55%
informative: 55%
sad: 42%
reflective: 41%
inspiring: 37%
tense: 32%
challenging: 27%
dark: 22%
hopeful: 14%
funny: 4%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Slavery, Deportation, DeathMinor
Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Rape