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544 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0007394446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 April 2011
Description
A sensational tale of obsession and murder from a wonderful writer. ‘An outstanding novel, fresh and unusual [with] all the dirt, stink, rasp and flavour of the time.’ Daily Telegraph‘Early in the English Civil War, a body is dredged from the pond...
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
emotional 64%
sad 50%
challenging 41%
reflective 23%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Mental illness, AlcoholMinor
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia544 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0007394446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 April 2011
Description
A sensational tale of obsession and murder from a wonderful writer. ‘An outstanding novel, fresh and unusual [with] all the dirt, stink, rasp and flavour of the time.’ Daily Telegraph‘Early in the English Civil War, a body is dredged from the pond...
Community Reviews Summary of 682 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
emotional 64%
sad 50%
challenging 41%
reflective 23%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 26% | Yes: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, WarModerate
Alcoholism, Mental illness, AlcoholMinor
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia