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977 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340752470
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 01 September 1995
Description
Against the backdrop of an elegant Cornwall mansion before World War II and a vast continent-spanning canvas during the turbulent war years, this involving story tells of an extraordinary young woman's coming of age, coming to grips with love and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
reflective 48%
sad 28%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
War, Infidelity, ClassismMinor
Abandonment, Sexual content
977 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340752470
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: 01 September 1995
Description
Against the backdrop of an elegant Cornwall mansion before World War II and a vast continent-spanning canvas during the turbulent war years, this involving story tells of an extraordinary young woman's coming of age, coming to grips with love and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
reflective 48%
sad 28%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
War, Infidelity, ClassismMinor
Abandonment, Sexual content