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159 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007166442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate GB
Publication date: 21 August 2003
Description
In the wake of Hilary Mantel's captivating memoir, "Giving Up The Ghost", this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
dark 45%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
funny 20%
sad 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 23%Average rating
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159 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007166442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate GB
Publication date: 21 August 2003
Description
In the wake of Hilary Mantel's captivating memoir, "Giving Up The Ghost", this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
dark 45%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
funny 20%
sad 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.