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176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006551966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Flamingo
Publication date: 17 August 1998
Description
When Anita finally returns home to London after a long absence, everything has changed. Her father is dead, her mother is away, and she and her sister Beth are alone together for the first time in years. They share a house. They share a family. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 60%
reflective 50%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, RapeModerate
Forced institutionalization, Incest, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide attempt176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006551966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Flamingo
Publication date: 17 August 1998
Description
When Anita finally returns home to London after a long absence, everything has changed. Her father is dead, her mother is away, and she and her sister Beth are alone together for the first time in years. They share a house. They share a family. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
sad 60%
reflective 50%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, RapeModerate
Forced institutionalization, Incest, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide attempt