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224 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
Another glorious tale of female empowerment from the author of Mrs. CalibanAfter getting a haircut in London and a few new outfits (“she bought two pairs of shoes and began to enjoy herself”), Millie, the neglected American wife of an academic pil...
Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811228466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 26 February 2019
Description
Another glorious tale of female empowerment from the author of Mrs. CalibanAfter getting a haircut in London and a few new outfits (“she bought two pairs of shoes and began to enjoy herself”), Millie, the neglected American wife of an academic pil...
Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.