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174 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844087174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 01 December 2011
Description
A revenger's tragedy of lust, cruelty and betrayal'I believe now that I was exposed too early to goodness and that I never recovered,' says Ruth, a beautiful woman possessed by a terrible envy. From small acts of malevolence, she is drawn into a m...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%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
Moderate
Child death, Infidelity
174 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844087174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 01 December 2011
Description
A revenger's tragedy of lust, cruelty and betrayal'I believe now that I was exposed too early to goodness and that I never recovered,' says Ruth, a beautiful woman possessed by a terrible envy. From small acts of malevolence, she is drawn into a m...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%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
Moderate
Child death, Infidelity