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566 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349004365
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants life...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,309 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
dark 62%
mysterious 35%
sad 30%
reflective 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Abortion, BloodModerate
Sexual content, Miscarriage, LesbophobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Homophobia566 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349004365
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants life...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,309 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
dark 62%
mysterious 35%
sad 30%
reflective 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Abortion, BloodModerate
Sexual content, Miscarriage, LesbophobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Homophobia