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577 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330323154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Home Place, Sussex, 1937. The English family at home...For two unforgettable summers they gathered together, safe from the advancing storm clouds of war. In the heart of the Sussex countryside these were still sunlit days of childish games, lavish...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 47%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 26%
sad 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Sexual assault, PedophiliaModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Incest, War
577 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330323154
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Home Place, Sussex, 1937. The English family at home...For two unforgettable summers they gathered together, safe from the advancing storm clouds of war. In the heart of the Sussex countryside these were still sunlit days of childish games, lavish...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 47%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 26%
sad 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Sexual assault, PedophiliaModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Incest, War