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748 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156031196
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 June 2005
Description
One winter night, Peter Lake—master mechanic and second-story man—attempts to rob a fortresslike mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,962 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
emotional 50%
reflective 47%
challenging 45%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 15%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
lighthearted 9%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness
748 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156031196
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 June 2005
Description
One winter night, Peter Lake—master mechanic and second-story man—attempts to rob a fortresslike mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish bu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,962 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
emotional 50%
reflective 47%
challenging 45%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 15%
relaxing 13%
dark 11%
lighthearted 9%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness