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576 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007247202
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 18 June 2007
Description
A feminist landmark, this big, ambitious novel tells the story of writer Anna Wulf and the crises she faces in her personal, political and professional life. Confounded by writer's block, the ferociously independent Wulf explores her situation in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,627 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Alcoholism
576 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007247202
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 18 June 2007
Description
A feminist landmark, this big, ambitious novel tells the story of writer Anna Wulf and the crises she faces in her personal, political and professional life. Confounded by writer's block, the ferociously independent Wulf explores her situation in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,627 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Alcoholism