In the end, it's Cyd's creativity and energy that keep the story on course, and her magnetic narrative will keep readers hooked. Some of the characters and plot points are more developed than others for instance, Cyd's elderly hip and clairvoyant friend, Sugar Pie, and Shrimp may seem more vivid to readers than Cyd's younger West Coast half-siblings. Cohn covers a lot of ground, from prep school flashbacks to Cyd's discovery of the secrets on her father's side of the family. Plus, she learns to appreciate both sides of her family she's even able to finally tell her mother about her secret abortion. In this funny and irreverent ( School Library Journal, starred review) debut novel, Rachel Cohn. Cohn creates a vivid sense of place and culture on both coasts and, although Cyd doesn't find the perfect family in either place, she is able to find a more mature version of herself. Buy a cheap copy of Gingerbread book by Rachel Cohn. Her mother and stepdad agree to send her to her biological father in New York City, whom she's only met once (when he gave her Gingerbread, a still-treasured rag doll). Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. We additionally allow variant types and as well. Gingerbread By: Rachel Cohn Narrated by: Carine Montbertrand Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins 3.8 (37 ratings) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases.

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