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381 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007151660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 May 2008
Description
A young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station, and finds herself of a ship bound for South Africa… Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her – and finds her immediat...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,353 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
funny 30%
lighthearted 26%
tense 17%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, DeathModerate
Murder, Kidnapping, MisogynyMinor
War
381 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007151660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 06 May 2008
Description
A young woman investigates an accidental death at a London tube station, and finds herself of a ship bound for South Africa… Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her – and finds her immediat...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,353 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
funny 30%
lighthearted 26%
tense 17%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
hopeful 4%
emotional 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 32% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, DeathModerate
Murder, Kidnapping, MisogynyMinor
War