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624 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099839408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1997
Description
After her husband becomes violent, Frederica Potter flees with her young son to London. There, she secures a teaching position in an art school, and finds herself surrounded by painters and poets with dreams of rebellion. Then Frederica meets Jude...
Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews
Moods
reflective 90%
emotional 70%
dark 60%
funny 40%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseMinor
Sexual assault
624 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099839408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1997
Description
After her husband becomes violent, Frederica Potter flees with her young son to London. There, she secures a teaching position in an art school, and finds herself surrounded by painters and poets with dreams of rebellion. Then Frederica meets Jude...
Community Reviews Summary of 225 reviews
Moods
reflective 90%
emotional 70%
dark 60%
funny 40%
informative 40%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseMinor
Sexual assault