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193 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241248782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 March 2017
Description
Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Her unexpected visit forces Lucy to confront the tension and longing that have informed every a...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,114 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 48%
hopeful 19%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parent, Medical content, HomophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Infidelity, Emotional abuse193 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241248782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 March 2017
Description
Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Her unexpected visit forces Lucy to confront the tension and longing that have informed every a...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,114 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 48%
hopeful 19%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Medical content, HomophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Death, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Infidelity, Emotional abuse