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403 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571234110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When the beautiful teenage Lily arrives in Lima in 1950, fifteen-year-old Ricardo falls instantly in love with her. She claims to be from Chile, but vanishes the moment it becomes clear that she has lied about both her name and her nationality. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,352 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
sad 38%
adventurous 32%
dark 32%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
funny 13%
challenging 11%
informative 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, CancerMinor
Suicide attempt
403 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571234110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When the beautiful teenage Lily arrives in Lima in 1950, fifteen-year-old Ricardo falls instantly in love with her. She claims to be from Chile, but vanishes the moment it becomes clear that she has lied about both her name and her nationality. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,352 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
sad 38%
adventurous 32%
dark 32%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
funny 13%
challenging 11%
informative 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, SuicideModerate
Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, CancerMinor
Suicide attempt