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212 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
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Language: English
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Charles and Laura are a young, happily married couple inhabiting the privileged world of Cambridge academia. Brimming with excitement, Charles sets off with his daughter Naomi on a Christmas Eve shopping trip to London. But, by the end of the day,...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 69%
sad 37%
emotional 32%
challenging 25%
reflective 7%
adventurous 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Incest212 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles and Laura are a young, happily married couple inhabiting the privileged world of Cambridge academia. Brimming with excitement, Charles sets off with his daughter Naomi on a Christmas Eve shopping trip to London. But, by the end of the day,...
Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
tense 69%
sad 37%
emotional 32%
challenging 25%
reflective 7%
adventurous 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Incest