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224 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349009162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 09 November 2017
Description
It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah G...
Community Reviews Summary of 767 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 22%
dark 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Death of parent, Grief
224 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349009162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 09 November 2017
Description
It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah G...
Community Reviews Summary of 767 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 22%
dark 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Death of parent, Grief