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352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781776920747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Te Herenga Waka University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a charismatic new teacher arrives, everyone longs to be her pet. A gripping story of deception and guilt, set in a Catholic school during the 1980s.The new novel from the WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION longlisted and DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD shortlis...
Community Reviews Summary of 644 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 68%
emotional 35%
sad 27%
reflective 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death of parent, CancerModerate
Suicide, Racism, AddictionMinor
Eating disorder
352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781776920747
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Te Herenga Waka University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When a charismatic new teacher arrives, everyone longs to be her pet. A gripping story of deception and guilt, set in a Catholic school during the 1980s.The new novel from the WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION longlisted and DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD shortlis...
Community Reviews Summary of 644 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 68%
emotional 35%
sad 27%
reflective 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death of parent, CancerModerate
Suicide, Racism, AddictionMinor
Eating disorder