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368 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250828156
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 20 June 1997
Description
Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger-than-life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them—as au pair to their irascible son, Martin—is undeniably low. The Count...
Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
mysterious 41%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Alcohol, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide attempt
368 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250828156
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 20 June 1997
Description
Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger-than-life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them—as au pair to their irascible son, Martin—is undeniably low. The Count...
Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
mysterious 41%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Alcohol, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicide attempt