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224 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Stylish, suburban Katherine is eighteen when she is propelled into the heart of Professor Jacob Goldman's rambling home and his large eccentric family. As his enchanting yet sharp-tongued wife, Jane, gives birth to her sixth child, Katherine meets...
Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 45%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 12%
dark 8%
challenging 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Medical trauma, PregnancyModerate
Antisemitism, Racial slurs, SexismMinor
Racism, Mental illness, Toxic relationship
224 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Stylish, suburban Katherine is eighteen when she is propelled into the heart of Professor Jacob Goldman's rambling home and his large eccentric family. As his enchanting yet sharp-tongued wife, Jane, gives birth to her sixth child, Katherine meets...
Community Reviews Summary of 483 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 45%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
relaxing 12%
dark 8%
challenging 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Medical trauma, PregnancyModerate
Antisemitism, Racial slurs, SexismMinor
Racism, Mental illness, Toxic relationship