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319 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765314215
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
One summer weekend in 1949 — but not our 1949 — the well-connected "Farthing set", a group of upper-crust English families, enjoy a country retreat. Lucy is a minor daughter in one of those families; her parents were both leading figures in the gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 46%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 19%
reflective 19%
challenging 11%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Murder, Xenophobia, OutingMinor
Genocide, Pregnancy, Infidelity
319 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765314215
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
One summer weekend in 1949 — but not our 1949 — the well-connected "Farthing set", a group of upper-crust English families, enjoy a country retreat. Lucy is a minor daughter in one of those families; her parents were both leading figures in the gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
tense 46%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 19%
reflective 19%
challenging 11%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 43% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Murder, Xenophobia, OutingMinor
Genocide, Pregnancy, Infidelity