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240 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743225137
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 08 April 2003
Description
With the dark suspense of Donna Tartt's The Secret History and the frank and shocking eroticism of Josephine Hart, this debut novel tells the story of a young teacher's illicit affair and obsession with a historical murder. Tasmanian schoolteacher...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Violence, Murder240 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743225137
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 08 April 2003
Description
With the dark suspense of Donna Tartt's The Secret History and the frank and shocking eroticism of Josephine Hart, this debut novel tells the story of a young teacher's illicit affair and obsession with a historical murder. Tasmanian schoolteacher...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
sad 20%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Murder