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228 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811214384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 01 June 2000
Description
In late 1950s London, something uncanny besets a group of elderly friends: an insinuating voice on the telephone informs each, "Remember you must die." Their geriatric feathers are soon thoroughly ruffled by these seemingly supernatural phone call...
Community Reviews Summary of 764 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
dark 47%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 32%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Emotional abuse, MisogynyMinor
Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity
228 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811214384
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 01 June 2000
Description
In late 1950s London, something uncanny besets a group of elderly friends: an insinuating voice on the telephone informs each, "Remember you must die." Their geriatric feathers are soon thoroughly ruffled by these seemingly supernatural phone call...
Community Reviews Summary of 764 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
dark 47%
reflective 42%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 32%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Emotional abuse, MisogynyMinor
Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity