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282 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571272129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2010
Description
As children, Ruth, Kathy and Tommy spent their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other, while preparing th...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,400 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 65%
dark 54%
mysterious 46%
challenging 23%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Death, Medical content, Medical traumaModerate
Sexual content, Bullying, Infertility282 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571272129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 January 2010
Description
As children, Ruth, Kathy and Tommy spent their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other, while preparing th...
Community Reviews Summary of 72,400 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 65%
dark 54%
mysterious 46%
challenging 23%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, Medical traumaModerate
Sexual content, Bullying, Infertility