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276 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330534697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 03 June 2011
Description
It's a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn't seen her in six years. He's unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn't exist. He's infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,415 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 50%
dark 32%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
funny 25%
sad 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipMinor
Incest, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty
276 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330534697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 03 June 2011
Description
It's a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn't seen her in six years. He's unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn't exist. He's infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,415 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 50%
dark 32%
adventurous 30%
emotional 26%
funny 25%
sad 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, Child abuseModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipMinor
Incest, Sexual assault, Animal cruelty