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304 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006499466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 19 May 1997
Description
A stunning novel of death and destiny. Bereft of the three people she has held most dear - her mother, her husband and her daughter - Celia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island she meets Larraby, a successful portrait pai...
Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 60%
dark 20%
challenging 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide attempt, War, CancerMinor
Slavery, Mental illness, Animal cruelty304 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006499466
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 19 May 1997
Description
A stunning novel of death and destiny. Bereft of the three people she has held most dear - her mother, her husband and her daughter - Celia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island she meets Larraby, a successful portrait pai...
Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 60%
dark 20%
challenging 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 10%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide attempt, War, CancerMinor
Slavery, Mental illness, Animal cruelty