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152 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
The sixteen years of Janet's life begin on a fogbound winter night in wartime Edinburgh. Her father, home on leave, peering into the blue wicker basket, comments, "It's about the size of a cat." Later, as sibling after sibling appears, Janet finds...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,134 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 46%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal deathModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Sexual assault, Alcohol
152 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The sixteen years of Janet's life begin on a fogbound winter night in wartime Edinburgh. Her father, home on leave, peering into the blue wicker basket, comments, "It's about the size of a cat." Later, as sibling after sibling appears, Janet finds...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,134 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 46%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 32% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Animal deathModerate
Sexual harassment, Bullying, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Sexual assault, Alcohol