How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones

How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

Cherie Jones

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 3,493 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

emotional: 71%

sad: 69%

tense: 54%

challenging: 42%

reflective: 19%

mysterious: 11%

adventurous: 5%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
59% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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