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320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472268778
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tinder Press
Publication date: 21 January 2021
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones is a gripping and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, character-driven stories that explore the intricate web of family dynamics, social class, and the struggles of women in the face of domestic abuse, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who enjoy absorbing, emotionally charged narratives.
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In Baxter’s Beach, Barbados, Lala’s grandmother Wilma tells the story of the one-armed sister, a cautionary tale about what happens to girls who disobey their mothers. For Wilma, it’s the story of a wilful adventurer, who ignores the warnings o...
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Moods
dark: 87%
emotional: 71%
sad: 69%
tense: 54%
challenging: 42%
reflective: 19%
mysterious: 11%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 4%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child death, RapeModerate
Drug use, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Abortion, Animal death, Death of parent320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472268778
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tinder Press
Publication date: 21 January 2021
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones is a gripping and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, character-driven stories that explore the intricate web of family dynamics, social class, and the struggles of women in the face of domestic abuse, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who enjoy absorbing, emotionally charged narratives.
Description
In Baxter’s Beach, Barbados, Lala’s grandmother Wilma tells the story of the one-armed sister, a cautionary tale about what happens to girls who disobey their mothers. For Wilma, it’s the story of a wilful adventurer, who ignores the warnings o...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 87%
emotional: 71%
sad: 69%
tense: 54%
challenging: 42%
reflective: 19%
mysterious: 11%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 4%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child death, RapeModerate
Drug use, Gun violence, InfidelityMinor
Abortion, Animal death, Death of parent