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304 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241639139
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Description
Marion Shape and her mother are quiet and ordinary villagers, enjoying a peaceful life in their country home, the Franchise. Everything changes when a local schoolgirl accuses them of kidnap and abuse, describing the attic room of the house as he...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
tense 32%
funny 22%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ConfinementModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, ViolenceMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Infidelity
304 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241639139
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Description
Marion Shape and her mother are quiet and ordinary villagers, enjoying a peaceful life in their country home, the Franchise. Everything changes when a local schoolgirl accuses them of kidnap and abuse, describing the attic room of the house as he...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
tense 32%
funny 22%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 18%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 10%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ConfinementModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, ViolenceMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Infidelity