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422 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844089123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel. She is fascinated by his talents and envious of his abilities and opportunities to p...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,862 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
dark 35%
informative 35%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 26%
tense 19%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Body horrorModerate
Murder, Death, PregnancyMinor
Child death, Vomit, Violence
422 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844089123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel. She is fascinated by his talents and envious of his abilities and opportunities to p...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,862 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
dark 35%
informative 35%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 26%
tense 19%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 6%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 82% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Body horrorModerate
Murder, Death, PregnancyMinor
Child death, Vomit, Violence