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152 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154726
Format: Paperback
Language: Slovenian
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Janet lies murdered beneath the castle stairs, attired in her mother’s black lace wedding dress, lamented only by her pet jackdaw…Author Elspeth Barker masterfully evokes the harsh climate of Scotland in this atmospheric gothic tale that has bee...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,160 reviews
Moods
reflective 49%
sad 46%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal deathModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Sexual assault, Racial slurs152 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154726
Format: Paperback
Language: Slovenian
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Janet lies murdered beneath the castle stairs, attired in her mother’s black lace wedding dress, lamented only by her pet jackdaw…Author Elspeth Barker masterfully evokes the harsh climate of Scotland in this atmospheric gothic tale that has bee...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,160 reviews
Moods
reflective 49%
sad 46%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal deathModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Sexual assault, Racial slurs