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ISBN/UID: 9781094168296
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 28 July 2020
Description
Longlisted for the 2019 Women's Prize, this poignant, lyrical novel is set in 1970s Romania during Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's regime--and depicts childhood, marriage, family, and identity in the face of extreme obstacles.Alina yearns f...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
tense 40%
mysterious 38%
emotional 34%
reflective 30%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, RapeModerate
Torture, Violence, DeathMinor
Child abuse, Alcohol
missing duration info
ISBN/UID: 9781094168296
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 28 July 2020
Description
Longlisted for the 2019 Women's Prize, this poignant, lyrical novel is set in 1970s Romania during Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's regime--and depicts childhood, marriage, family, and identity in the face of extreme obstacles.Alina yearns f...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
tense 40%
mysterious 38%
emotional 34%
reflective 30%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, RapeModerate
Torture, Violence, DeathMinor
Child abuse, Alcohol