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128 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571224838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
When Blanche's mother, who finds her own daughter rather colourless, bookish and dull, is also dazzled by Christa, she invites her to stay at the family house. Suddenly Christa can do no wrong and, as Blanche's parents scour their address-book for...
Community Reviews Summary of 697 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
dark 50%
emotional 38%
sad 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Body shaming
128 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571224838
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
When Blanche's mother, who finds her own daughter rather colourless, bookish and dull, is also dazzled by Christa, she invites her to stay at the family house. Suddenly Christa can do no wrong and, as Blanche's parents scour their address-book for...
Community Reviews Summary of 697 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
dark 50%
emotional 38%
sad 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Emotional abuse, Body shaming