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361 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780803735521
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Books
Publication date: 17 March 2011
Description
Before Briony's stepmother died, she made sure Briony blamed herself for all the family's hardships. Now Briony has worn her guilt for so long it's become a second skin. She often escapes to the swamp, where she tells stories to the Old Ones, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,257 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
emotional 50%
adventurous 38%
funny 22%
tense 22%
reflective 16%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Ableism, Death of parentModerate
Self harm, Sexual assault, BloodMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Physical abuse
361 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780803735521
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dial Books
Publication date: 17 March 2011
Description
Before Briony's stepmother died, she made sure Briony blamed herself for all the family's hardships. Now Briony has worn her guilt for so long it's become a second skin. She often escapes to the swamp, where she tells stories to the Old Ones, the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,257 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
emotional 50%
adventurous 38%
funny 22%
tense 22%
reflective 16%
challenging 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Ableism, Death of parentModerate
Self harm, Sexual assault, BloodMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Physical abuse