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350 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611733082
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Center Point
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
A vibrant new novel from Penelope Lively-a wry, wise story about the surprising ways lives intersect. When Charlotte Rainsford, a retired schoolteacher, is accosted by a petty thief on a London street, the consequences ripple across the lives of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 46%
emotional 38%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 23%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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350 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781611733082
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Center Point
Publication date: 01 February 2012
Description
A vibrant new novel from Penelope Lively-a wry, wise story about the surprising ways lives intersect. When Charlotte Rainsford, a retired schoolteacher, is accosted by a petty thief on a London street, the consequences ripple across the lives of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
funny 46%
emotional 38%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 23%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.