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450 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594489051
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 February 2006
Description
A novel of relationships set in 1940s London that brims with vivid historical detail, psychological complexity, and thrilling twists.Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked-out streets, illicit partying, and sexual adventure, to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,937 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
dark 45%
tense 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, WarModerate
Homophobia, Medical content, DeathMinor
Racial slurs, Vomit, Emotional abuse450 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594489051
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 February 2006
Description
A novel of relationships set in 1940s London that brims with vivid historical detail, psychological complexity, and thrilling twists.Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked-out streets, illicit partying, and sexual adventure, to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,937 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
sad 48%
dark 45%
tense 27%
challenging 20%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, WarModerate
Homophobia, Medical content, DeathMinor
Racial slurs, Vomit, Emotional abuse