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383 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060759957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 December 2004
Description
"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter." --Washington Post"Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,527 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 55%
sad 35%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
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Child abuse, Alcoholism, Racial slursModerate
Racism, Mental illness, AddictionMinor
Suicide, Drug use, Forced institutionalization383 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060759957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 December 2004
Description
"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter." --Washington Post"Mary McCarthy, Anne Rivers Siddons, and a host of others have portrayed the power and value of female friendships, bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,527 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 55%
sad 35%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
tense 11%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Racial slursModerate
Racism, Mental illness, AddictionMinor
Suicide, Drug use, Forced institutionalization