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268 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780953478064
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Although this novel first appeared in 1924, it deals in an amazingly contemporary manner with the problems of a family in which both husband and wife are oppressed and frustrated by the roles they are expected to play. Evangeline Knapp is the perf...
Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 54%
funny 16%
informative 12%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicidal thoughts
268 pages • first pub 1924 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780953478064
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: 19 February 2001
Description
Although this novel first appeared in 1924, it deals in an amazingly contemporary manner with the problems of a family in which both husband and wife are oppressed and frustrated by the roles they are expected to play. Evangeline Knapp is the perf...
Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 54%
funny 16%
informative 12%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detailModerate
Suicidal thoughts