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192 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140147476
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
Into the rarefied atmosphere of the Hotel du Lac timidly walks Edith Hope, romantic novelist and holder of modest dreams. Edith has been exiled from home after embarrassing herself and her friends. She has refused to sacrifice her ideals and remai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,489 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
sad 31%
funny 18%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorderMinor
Infidelity
192 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140147476
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
Into the rarefied atmosphere of the Hotel du Lac timidly walks Edith Hope, romantic novelist and holder of modest dreams. Edith has been exiled from home after embarrassing herself and her friends. She has refused to sacrifice her ideals and remai...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,489 reviews
Moods
emotional 31%
sad 31%
funny 18%
relaxing 17%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
dark 3%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorderMinor
Infidelity