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373 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasion...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual content, Animal crueltyModerate
Child deathMinor
Vomit, Gore373 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasion...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
sad 50%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual content, Animal crueltyModerate
Child deathMinor
Vomit, Gore