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322 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747271116
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: 08 April 2002
Description
A compulsive tale of betrayal and its impact upon a group of flatmates and lovers, Maggie O'Farrell's second novel does not disappoint. With the sensuality, passion and emotional acuteness which characterised her debut, she has written a gripping ...
Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 52%
dark 37%
tense 33%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
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Infidelity322 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747271116
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Headline Review
Publication date: 08 April 2002
Description
A compulsive tale of betrayal and its impact upon a group of flatmates and lovers, Maggie O'Farrell's second novel does not disappoint. With the sensuality, passion and emotional acuteness which characterised her debut, she has written a gripping ...
Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 52%
dark 37%
tense 33%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity