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314 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099303718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (Random House)
Publication date: 05 May 1993
Description
A tale of murder, duplicity, family secrets and hidden lives, which centres on the question of human identity, and insists that nothing, however precious, is what it seems. The author's other books include Where are the Children?, Loves Music, Lov...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
tense 81%
dark 62%
adventurous 31%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Stalking, GaslightingModerate
Car accident, Pregnancy, MurderMinor
Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Mental illness
314 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099303718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (Random House)
Publication date: 05 May 1993
Description
A tale of murder, duplicity, family secrets and hidden lives, which centres on the question of human identity, and insists that nothing, however precious, is what it seems. The author's other books include Where are the Children?, Loves Music, Lov...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
tense 81%
dark 62%
adventurous 31%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 73% | A mix: 20% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 71% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Stalking, GaslightingModerate
Car accident, Pregnancy, MurderMinor
Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Mental illness