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200 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Canada’s most accomplished authors combines the best qualities of both the short story and the novel to create a lyrical evocation of the beauty, pain, and wonder of growing up.In eight interconnected, finely wrought stories, Margaret Laure...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
funny 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Emotional abuseModerate
Death of parent, War, Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death200 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of Canada’s most accomplished authors combines the best qualities of both the short story and the novel to create a lyrical evocation of the beauty, pain, and wonder of growing up.In eight interconnected, finely wrought stories, Margaret Laure...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
funny 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Racism, Emotional abuseModerate
Death of parent, War, Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death