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698 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340752487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Paperbacks
Publication date: 04 July 2005
Description
Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days include companionship as well as in...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,488 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 46%
reflective 41%
inspiring 26%
sad 13%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child death, Car accident, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders
698 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340752487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Paperbacks
Publication date: 04 July 2005
Description
Elfrida Phipps loves her new life in her pretty Hampshire village. She has a tiny cottage, her faithful dog Horace and the friendship of the neighbouring Blundells - particularly Oscar - to ensure that her days include companionship as well as in...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,488 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 46%
reflective 41%
inspiring 26%
sad 13%
funny 11%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Child death, Car accident, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders