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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
A mother’s secret past and her daughter’s present collide in this richly atmospheric novel from the acclaimed author of The Animals at Lockwood Manor. In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings—an...
Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 57%
mysterious 49%
sad 38%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, CancerModerate
Death, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Infidelity
304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mother’s secret past and her daughter’s present collide in this richly atmospheric novel from the acclaimed author of The Animals at Lockwood Manor. In the summer of 1973, Ruth and her four friends were obsessed with pre-Raphaelite paintings—an...
Community Reviews Summary of 389 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
emotional 57%
mysterious 49%
sad 38%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, CancerModerate
Death, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Infidelity