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320 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425168707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 01 December 1999
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes an "intimate, lovely novel"(People) about two mothers whose lives are on the brink of life-altering change.Rae Perry is young, unmarried, and far from home as she awaits the bi...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
mysterious 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts
320 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425168707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 01 December 1999
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic comes an "intimate, lovely novel"(People) about two mothers whose lives are on the brink of life-altering change.Rae Perry is young, unmarried, and far from home as she awaits the bi...
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
mysterious 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
slow 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts