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144 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784287054
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arcturus
Publication date: 17 February 2017
Description
A young governess is employed to look after two enchantingly beautiful orphans. Striving to protect the children, she becomes obsessed with the idea that they are in danger, and her good intentions cause more harm than good.Uneasy and sinister, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,582 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 55%
challenging 25%
reflective 10%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Classism, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipMinor
Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content
144 pages • first pub 1898 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784287054
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arcturus
Publication date: 17 February 2017
Description
A young governess is employed to look after two enchantingly beautiful orphans. Striving to protect the children, she becomes obsessed with the idea that they are in danger, and her good intentions cause more harm than good.Uneasy and sinister, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,582 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 55%
challenging 25%
reflective 10%
emotional 8%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 35% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Classism, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipMinor
Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content