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340 pages • first pub 1992 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
When two social workers, investigating reports of child abuse, appear at Brenda Scupham's door, her fear of authority leads her to comply meekly with their requests. Even when they say that they must take her seven-year-old daughter Gemma away for...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 50%
emotional 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Child abuse, Blood, Gun violence
340 pages • first pub 1992 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books
Publication date: 01 January 2007
Description
When two social workers, investigating reports of child abuse, appear at Brenda Scupham's door, her fear of authority leads her to comply meekly with their requests. Even when they say that they must take her seven-year-old daughter Gemma away for...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
tense 50%
emotional 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Child abuse, Blood, Gun violence