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288 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0099536838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 06 August 2009
Description
Robert Blair was about to knock off from a slow day at his law firm when the phone rang. It was Marion Sharpe on the line, a local woman of quiet disposition who lived with her mother at their decrepit country house, The Franchise. It appeared tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews
Moods
tense 32%
funny 21%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Confinement, MisogynyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Physical abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity288 pages • first pub 1948 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0099536838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 06 August 2009
Description
Robert Blair was about to knock off from a slow day at his law firm when the phone rang. It was Marion Sharpe on the line, a local woman of quiet disposition who lived with her mother at their decrepit country house, The Franchise. It appeared tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews
Moods
tense 32%
funny 21%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 19%
dark 12%
emotional 10%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 5%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 51% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Confinement, MisogynyModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, Physical abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity