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336 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345525567
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books/Random House Publishing Group/Random House, Inc.
Publication date: 23 August 2011
Description
The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childho...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,069 reviews
Moods
hopeful 52%
sad 52%
reflective 48%
inspiring 30%
challenging 19%
dark 15%
tense 13%
informative 9%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Child abuse, PregnancyModerate
Grief, Death, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Dementia, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts
336 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345525567
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books/Random House Publishing Group/Random House, Inc.
Publication date: 23 August 2011
Description
The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childho...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,069 reviews
Moods
hopeful 52%
sad 52%
reflective 48%
inspiring 30%
challenging 19%
dark 15%
tense 13%
informative 9%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Child abuse, PregnancyModerate
Grief, Death, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Dementia, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts