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128 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529076882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. At first glance Lewis and Mariah are a blessed couple – handsome, rich, and seemingly happy. Almost at once, howe...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,779 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 24%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Sexism, Racism
128 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529076882
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children. At first glance Lewis and Mariah are a blessed couple – handsome, rich, and seemingly happy. Almost at once, howe...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,779 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 24%
challenging 18%
dark 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual contentModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, ColonisationMinor
Slavery, Sexism, Racism