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342 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571350919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Description
Rachel Cusk’s classic comic novel, in a beautiful new edition.Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
mysterious 41%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Alcohol, Child deathModerate
Suicide attempt
342 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571350919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 16 May 2019
Description
Rachel Cusk’s classic comic novel, in a beautiful new edition.Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
reflective 46%
mysterious 41%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Alcohol, Child deathModerate
Suicide attempt