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419 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905490226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Georgie Sinclair's life is coming unstuck. Her husband's left her. Her son's obsessed with the End of the World. And now her elderly neighbour Mrs Shapiro has decided they are related.Or so the hospital informs her when Mrs Shapiro has an accident...
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 55%
emotional 50%
hopeful 27%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Antisemitism, BloodModerate
Islamophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime
419 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781905490226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 July 2009
Description
Georgie Sinclair's life is coming unstuck. Her husband's left her. Her son's obsessed with the End of the World. And now her elderly neighbour Mrs Shapiro has decided they are related.Or so the hospital informs her when Mrs Shapiro has an accident...
Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 55%
emotional 50%
hopeful 27%
informative 16%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Antisemitism, BloodModerate
Islamophobia, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime