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368 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
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Language: English
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A hilarious and utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, by the author of Life After Life.On a weather-beaten island off the coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother, Nora, take refuge in the large, mouldering house of their ances...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
funny 61%
lighthearted 52%
challenging 42%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
reflective 19%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hilarious and utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, by the author of Life After Life.On a weather-beaten island off the coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother, Nora, take refuge in the large, mouldering house of their ances...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
funny 61%
lighthearted 52%
challenging 42%
adventurous 38%
emotional 38%
reflective 19%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.