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317 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
As Edith Howland's life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. She invents a happy life. As she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes. Her descent into madness is subtle, appalling, and entirely bel...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 50%
challenging 41%
tense 41%
reflective 25%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Violence, Murder, RacismMinor
Homophobia
317 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
As Edith Howland's life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. She invents a happy life. As she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes. Her descent into madness is subtle, appalling, and entirely bel...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
emotional 50%
challenging 41%
tense 41%
reflective 25%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Mental illness, DeathModerate
Violence, Murder, RacismMinor
Homophobia