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190 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670173495
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books
Publication date: 15 November 1976
Description
Sharing the mature themes of Barbara Pym's Quartet in Autumn, Taylor's last novel is a finely nuanced exploration of responsibility, snobbery, and culture clash. When tragedy strikes Amy while on holiday in Istanbul, she is "adopted" by the kindly...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
funny 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
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190 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670173495
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books
Publication date: 15 November 1976
Description
Sharing the mature themes of Barbara Pym's Quartet in Autumn, Taylor's last novel is a finely nuanced exploration of responsibility, snobbery, and culture clash. When tragedy strikes Amy while on holiday in Istanbul, she is "adopted" by the kindly...
Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
funny 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%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.