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219 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571230082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1982
Description
Acclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphansgrowing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America.Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,807 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 59%
dark 37%
challenging 26%
mysterious 22%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Abandonment, Suicide attempt
219 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571230082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1982
Description
Acclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphansgrowing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America.Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,807 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 59%
dark 37%
challenging 26%
mysterious 22%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 32% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Abandonment, Suicide attempt