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384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783787685
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
A tightly plotted exploration of motherhood and troubled mysteries from the author of Ghost Wall.
Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
emotional 58%
mysterious 53%
funny 31%
informative 29%
challenging 24%
sad 19%
hopeful 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Abortion, Body shaming, Child abuse
384 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783787685
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 01 February 2011
Description
A tightly plotted exploration of motherhood and troubled mysteries from the author of Ghost Wall.
Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
emotional 58%
mysterious 53%
funny 31%
informative 29%
challenging 24%
sad 19%
hopeful 12%
tense 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 38%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Abortion, Body shaming, Child abuse