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187 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
It is the 1950s in England, where well-brought-up young women are meant to aspire to the respectable life. Meg Bailey duly follows the rules and conventions—until she gets a job and moves to London, and her best friend Roxane marries a man selecte...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 36%
funny 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Pregnancy, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts
187 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the 1950s in England, where well-brought-up young women are meant to aspire to the respectable life. Meg Bailey duly follows the rules and conventions—until she gets a job and moves to London, and her best friend Roxane marries a man selecte...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 36%
funny 27%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Pregnancy, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts