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244 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627792103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HILARY MANTEL is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. In these ten bracingly transgressive tales, all her gifts of characterisation and observation are fully engaged, ushering concealed horrors into the light. Childhood cruelt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,212 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
funny 36%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
sad 14%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body shaming, Gun violenceModerate
Rape
244 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627792103
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
HILARY MANTEL is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. In these ten bracingly transgressive tales, all her gifts of characterisation and observation are fully engaged, ushering concealed horrors into the light. Childhood cruelt...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,212 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 37%
reflective 37%
funny 36%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
sad 14%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body shaming, Gun violenceModerate
Rape