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352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
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Language: English
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New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearPart fairy tale, part mystery, part coming-of-age novel, this novel tells the story of Isobel Fairfax, a girl growing up in Lythe, a typical 1960s British suburb. But Lythe was once the heart of a...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 54%
emotional 33%
funny 27%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Car accident, Child abuse352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearPart fairy tale, part mystery, part coming-of-age novel, this novel tells the story of Isobel Fairfax, a girl growing up in Lythe, a typical 1960s British suburb. But Lythe was once the heart of a...
Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 54%
emotional 33%
funny 27%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Car accident, Child abuse