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289 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922330536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
Born into poverty, the seamstress spends her days sewing in the houses of wealthy families. Her work is simple and honest; taught by her nonna, she skilfully prepares nightgowns, undergarments and children’s clothes, leaving the finer work of dres...
Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 31%
informative 30%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 7%
dark 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Classism, Sexual assaultModerate
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Terminal illness, Police brutality, Infidelity
289 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922330536
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
Born into poverty, the seamstress spends her days sewing in the houses of wealthy families. Her work is simple and honest; taught by her nonna, she skilfully prepares nightgowns, undergarments and children’s clothes, leaving the finer work of dres...
Community Reviews Summary of 312 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
hopeful 31%
informative 30%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 7%
dark 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Classism, Sexual assaultModerate
Murder, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Terminal illness, Police brutality, Infidelity