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384 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571299652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 01 August 2012
Description
In the comfortable suburb where she lives, Heloise is just a mom, the youngish widow with a forgettable job who somehow never misses her son's soccer games or school plays. But in discrete hotel rooms throughout the area, she's the woman of your d...
Community Reviews Summary of 913 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
mysterious 55%
emotional 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Child abuseMinor
Addiction
384 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571299652
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 01 August 2012
Description
In the comfortable suburb where she lives, Heloise is just a mom, the youngish widow with a forgettable job who somehow never misses her son's soccer games or school plays. But in discrete hotel rooms throughout the area, she's the woman of your d...
Community Reviews Summary of 913 reviews
Moods
tense 70%
mysterious 55%
emotional 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 33% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content, Child abuseMinor
Addiction