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3 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433220166
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 08 October 2008
Description
"Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions..." Thus begins Muriel Spark's tragic and rapier-witted portrait of a London ladies' hostel just emerging from the shadow of World War II. Like the May of Teck Clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
lighthearted 39%
dark 32%
sad 27%
emotional 20%
tense 15%
challenging 11%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
War, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Sexual content3 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433220166
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 08 October 2008
Description
"Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions..." Thus begins Muriel Spark's tragic and rapier-witted portrait of a London ladies' hostel just emerging from the shadow of World War II. Like the May of Teck Clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
lighthearted 39%
dark 32%
sad 27%
emotional 20%
tense 15%
challenging 11%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
War, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Sexual content