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262 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2006
Description
A young writer, struggling for success, employs an elderly woman called Emerence to be her housekeeper. From their first encounter it is clear that Emerence is no ordinary maid. Although everyone in the neighbourhood knows and respects her, no one...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,543 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 55%
dark 41%
mysterious 37%
tense 34%
challenging 27%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, Animal deathModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child death, Excrement
262 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2006
Description
A young writer, struggling for success, employs an elderly woman called Emerence to be her housekeeper. From their first encounter it is clear that Emerence is no ordinary maid. Although everyone in the neighbourhood knows and respects her, no one...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,543 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 55%
dark 41%
mysterious 37%
tense 34%
challenging 27%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, Animal deathModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child death, Excrement