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368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,521 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 27%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy
368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,521 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 27%
dark 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy