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368 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060964061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The calamity-prone residents of 28 Barbary Lane are at it again in this deliciously dark novel of romance and betrayal. While Anna Madrigal imprisons an anchorwoman in her basement, Michael Tolliver looks for love at the National Gay Rodeo, DeDe H...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,100 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
lighthearted 58%
emotional 47%
mysterious 38%
tense 23%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, HomophobiaModerate
Drug use, Rape, Hate crime368 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060964061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The calamity-prone residents of 28 Barbary Lane are at it again in this deliciously dark novel of romance and betrayal. While Anna Madrigal imprisons an anchorwoman in her basement, Michael Tolliver looks for love at the National Gay Rodeo, DeDe H...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,100 reviews
Moods
adventurous 67%
lighthearted 58%
emotional 47%
mysterious 38%
tense 23%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 10%
reflective 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, HomophobiaModerate
Drug use, Rape, Hate crime