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246 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440009283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 February 1973
Description
The Rolfes -- Ben, wife Marian, son David, and Aunt Elizabeth -- are a pleasant family from New York seeking to escape from the doldrums of a summer in their Queens apartment. They find a beautiful old country mansion on Long Island -- restful, se...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 59%
sad 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death
246 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440009283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 February 1973
Description
The Rolfes -- Ben, wife Marian, son David, and Aunt Elizabeth -- are a pleasant family from New York seeking to escape from the doldrums of a summer in their Queens apartment. They find a beautiful old country mansion on Long Island -- restful, se...
Community Reviews Summary of 855 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 59%
sad 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 8%
reflective 6%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, Sexual assaultModerate
Child death