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387 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844085729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
Life is not quite a fairytale for poor Viola. Left penniless, the young widow is forced to live with her late husband’s family in a joyless old house. There’s Mr Wither, a tyrannical old miser, Mrs Wither, who thinks Viola is just a common shop gi...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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387 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844085729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Description
Life is not quite a fairytale for poor Viola. Left penniless, the young widow is forced to live with her late husband’s family in a joyless old house. There’s Mr Wither, a tyrannical old miser, Mrs Wither, who thinks Viola is just a common shop gi...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.