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320 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846552656
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vince and Ettie have lived most of their lives in the Hungarian countryside. Their daughter Iza sends a toaster and other mod cons from Budapest, but these are treated with suspicion and placed at the back of the cupboard; and the linen, whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
inspiring 13%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 35%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 35%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Cancer, Death of parent
320 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846552656
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vince and Ettie have lived most of their lives in the Hungarian countryside. Their daughter Iza sends a toaster and other mod cons from Budapest, but these are treated with suspicion and placed at the back of the cupboard; and the linen, whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 73%
challenging 26%
dark 26%
inspiring 13%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 35%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 35%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Cancer, Death of parent