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245 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330458153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 02 April 2010
Description
High on the cliffs near Dover, the Silver family is reeling from the loss of Lily, mother of twins Eliot and Miranda, and beloved wife of Luc. Miranda misses her with particular intensity. Their mazy, capricious house belonged to her mother’s ance...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,307 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
challenging 45%
tense 45%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Death of parent, Death, CannibalismMinor
Incest, Drug use, Animal cruelty245 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330458153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 02 April 2010
Description
High on the cliffs near Dover, the Silver family is reeling from the loss of Lily, mother of twins Eliot and Miranda, and beloved wife of Luc. Miranda misses her with particular intensity. Their mazy, capricious house belonged to her mother’s ance...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,307 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
challenging 45%
tense 45%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 24% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 33% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Mental illness, RacismModerate
Death of parent, Death, CannibalismMinor
Incest, Drug use, Animal cruelty