Scan barcode
366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 September 2001
Description
A celebrated actress who has died in mysterious and shocking circumstances leaves behind an unconventional extended family that includes an older sister, a woman in her twenties through whose eyes the story unfolds; a young brother who possesses m...
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
mysterious 47%
sad 31%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 17%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 13%
dark 10%
funny 9%
adventurous 5%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Drug use366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 September 2001
Description
A celebrated actress who has died in mysterious and shocking circumstances leaves behind an unconventional extended family that includes an older sister, a woman in her twenties through whose eyes the story unfolds; a young brother who possesses m...
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
mysterious 47%
sad 31%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 17%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 13%
dark 10%
funny 9%
adventurous 5%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Drug use