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406 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743298025
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 12 September 2006
Description
All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,518 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
emotional 55%
reflective 34%
sad 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 27% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, GriefModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Self harmMinor
Mental illness406 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743298025
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication date: 12 September 2006
Description
All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,518 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
emotional 55%
reflective 34%
sad 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 27% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, GriefModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Self harmMinor
Mental illness