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245 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083244
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 15 December 2005
Description
I do know how to behave - believe me, because I know. I have always known . . .Behind the gates of Temple Alice, the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, large and unlovely daughter ...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
sad 49%
reflective 37%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child death, Car accident, WarMinor
Homophobia245 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083244
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 15 December 2005
Description
I do know how to behave - believe me, because I know. I have always known . . .Behind the gates of Temple Alice, the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, large and unlovely daughter ...
Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
sad 49%
reflective 37%
tense 22%
emotional 21%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child death, Car accident, WarMinor
Homophobia