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176 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 02 November 2000
Description
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the old, awful problems, together with some new ones. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illic...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
dark 47%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
tense 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Abortion, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death, Incest, Death of parent
176 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 02 November 2000
Description
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the old, awful problems, together with some new ones. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illic...
Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
dark 47%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
tense 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Abortion, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Death, Incest, Death of parent