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216 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
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Language: English
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This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 80%
emotional 33%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 30% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
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216 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
tense 86%
dark 80%
emotional 33%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 30% | Character: 30%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.