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242 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HILARY MANTEL is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. In these ten bracingly transgressive tales, all her gifts of characterisation and observation are fully engaged, ushering concealed horrors into the light. Childhood cruelt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,208 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
funny 36%
challenging 28%
tense 23%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body shaming, Gun violenceModerate
Rape
242 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HILARY MANTEL is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. In these ten bracingly transgressive tales, all her gifts of characterisation and observation are fully engaged, ushering concealed horrors into the light. Childhood cruelt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,208 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
funny 36%
challenging 28%
tense 23%
adventurous 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body shaming, Gun violenceModerate
Rape