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368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,511 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 23%
dark 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
challenging 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, CancerMinor
Pregnancy, Animal death, Sexual content
368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,511 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 23%
dark 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
challenging 9%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Suicide, CancerMinor
Pregnancy, Animal death, Sexual content