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428 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241958421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Maggie has always been the white sheep of the Walsh family.Unlike her comically dysfunctional sisters,Rachel(heroine of Rachel's Holiday) and Claire (heroine of Watermelon), she married a decent man who adored her and found herself a solid career....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,637 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
emotional 59%
hopeful 30%
reflective 22%
sad 16%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
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Graphic
Abortion, MiscarriageModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderMinor
Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Infidelity428 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241958421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 January 2002
Description
Maggie has always been the white sheep of the Walsh family.Unlike her comically dysfunctional sisters,Rachel(heroine of Rachel's Holiday) and Claire (heroine of Watermelon), she married a decent man who adored her and found herself a solid career....
Community Reviews Summary of 1,637 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 65%
emotional 59%
hopeful 30%
reflective 22%
sad 16%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, MiscarriageModerate
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderMinor
Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Infidelity