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352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
"Gothic tale, psychological study, puzzle narrative...This is gripping, astute fiction that feeds the mind and senses."--The Seattle Times An upper-class woman recovering from a suicide attempt, Margaret Prior has begun visiting the women's ward ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,798 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
tense 52%
emotional 50%
sad 34%
reflective 18%
challenging 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 30% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Drug use, Grief, SuicideMinor
Blood, Abortion, Death of parent352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
"Gothic tale, psychological study, puzzle narrative...This is gripping, astute fiction that feeds the mind and senses."--The Seattle Times An upper-class woman recovering from a suicide attempt, Margaret Prior has begun visiting the women's ward ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,798 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
tense 52%
emotional 50%
sad 34%
reflective 18%
challenging 11%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 30% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Drug use, Grief, SuicideMinor
Blood, Abortion, Death of parent