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592 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451211439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 August 2003
Description
Beloved author Maeve Binchy's first published novel, an engrossing coming of age tale about the incredible bond of friendship. To escape the chaos of London during World War II, young Elizabeth White is sent to live a safer life in the small Irish...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
reflective 41%
sad 41%
funny 32%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
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Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness592 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451211439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 August 2003
Description
Beloved author Maeve Binchy's first published novel, an engrossing coming of age tale about the incredible bond of friendship. To escape the chaos of London during World War II, young Elizabeth White is sent to live a safer life in the small Irish...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
reflective 41%
sad 41%
funny 32%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 20%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Abortion, AddictionMinor
Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness