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352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312186883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 12 November 1999
Description
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year Part 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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
reflective 52%
emotional 32%
funny 26%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Sexual assault, IncestModerate
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaMinor
Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312186883
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 12 November 1999
Description
New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year Part 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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
reflective 52%
emotional 32%
funny 26%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Sexual assault, IncestModerate
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaMinor
Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage