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384 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755322831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: 19 September 2005
Description
***This short fiction collection includes ‘Chivalry’, this year’s Radio 4 Neil Gaiman Christmas Day special, starring Glenda Jackson and Kit Harington. This is the story of Mrs Whitaker, who finds the Holy Grail in a charity shop.*** An elderly...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,055 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
adventurous 42%
funny 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
tense 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 17% | No: 12% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 22% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body horrorMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault384 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755322831
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: 19 September 2005
Description
***This short fiction collection includes ‘Chivalry’, this year’s Radio 4 Neil Gaiman Christmas Day special, starring Glenda Jackson and Kit Harington. This is the story of Mrs Whitaker, who finds the Holy Grail in a charity shop.*** An elderly...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,055 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
adventurous 42%
funny 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
tense 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 17% | No: 12% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 22% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Death, MurderModerate
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body horrorMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual assault