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263 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
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Language: English
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“An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (The New York Times Book Review).Set on the high ground at the h...
Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 50%
dark 25%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Racial slurs
263 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (The New York Times Book Review).Set on the high ground at the h...
Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 50%
dark 25%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Racial slurs