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252 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
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Language: English
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This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 81%
emotional 37%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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252 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
dark 81%
tense 81%
emotional 37%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 35% | Plot: 35% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.