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368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524799410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
Three generations of women strive for real freedom in this startling, provocative novel exploring sexuality, gender, and maternal ambivalence, from the acclaimed author of The Best Kind of People. It’s 1997 and Missy is a cellist in an indie ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
hopeful 37%
sad 29%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 17%
tense 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Drug use, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Cancer, InfidelityMinor
Domestic abuse, Child death, Eating disorder
368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781524799410
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
Three generations of women strive for real freedom in this startling, provocative novel exploring sexuality, gender, and maternal ambivalence, from the acclaimed author of The Best Kind of People. It’s 1997 and Missy is a cellist in an indie ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
hopeful 37%
sad 29%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 17%
tense 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Drug use, Drug abuseModerate
Suicide, Cancer, InfidelityMinor
Domestic abuse, Child death, Eating disorder