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262 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099282587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 September 1999
Description
Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at his mother's funeral. Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias and the Major next door to travel her wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 67%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 9%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Drug use, Racial slursModerate
Death, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Abortion262 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099282587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 02 September 1999
Description
Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at his mother's funeral. Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias and the Major next door to travel her wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 857 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 67%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 27%
reflective 27%
emotional 9%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Drug use, Racial slursModerate
Death, Death of parent, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Abortion