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278 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330536264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It’s a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn’t seen her in six years. He’s unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn’t exist. He’s infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,423 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
reflective 50%
dark 32%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
funny 25%
sad 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Sexual assault, Sexism278 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330536264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It’s a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn’t seen her in six years. He’s unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn’t exist. He’s infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,423 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
reflective 50%
dark 32%
adventurous 31%
emotional 26%
funny 25%
sad 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Body horrorModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Sexual assault, Sexism