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301 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406348088
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 27 March 2014
Description
Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga.Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava—in all other way...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,777 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, BloodMinor
Child death, Self harm, Stalking301 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781406348088
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 27 March 2014
Description
Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga.Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava—in all other way...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,777 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, Sexual assaultModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, BloodMinor
Child death, Self harm, Stalking