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366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 September 2001
Description
A celebrated actress who has died in mysterious and shocking circumstances leaves behind an unconventional extended family that includes an older sister, a woman in her twenties through whose eyes the story unfolds; a young brother who possesses m...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
mysterious 47%
sad 30%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
funny 8%
adventurous 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Drug use366 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193745
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 September 2001
Description
A celebrated actress who has died in mysterious and shocking circumstances leaves behind an unconventional extended family that includes an older sister, a woman in her twenties through whose eyes the story unfolds; a young brother who possesses m...
Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
mysterious 47%
sad 30%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 18%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
funny 8%
adventurous 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
SuicideModerate
Addiction, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Drug use