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97 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571169344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a large country house in Derbyshire in April 1809 sits Lady Thomasina Coverly, aged thirteen, and her tutor, Septimus Hodge. Through the window may be seen some of the '500 acres inclusive of lake' where Capability Brown's idealized landscape ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,428 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
challenging 45%
informative 23%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, CursingMinor
Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death
97 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571169344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a large country house in Derbyshire in April 1809 sits Lady Thomasina Coverly, aged thirteen, and her tutor, Septimus Hodge. Through the window may be seen some of the '500 acres inclusive of lake' where Capability Brown's idealized landscape ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,428 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
challenging 45%
informative 23%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 6%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Misogyny, Sexism, CursingMinor
Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death