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162 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099553939
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 July 2014
Description
A woman goes into a bakery to buy a strawberry cream tart. The place is immaculate but there is no one serving so she waits. Another customer comes in. The woman tells the new arrival that she is buying her son a treat for his birthday. Every year...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,587 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, TortureMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Mental illness
162 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099553939
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 July 2014
Description
A woman goes into a bakery to buy a strawberry cream tart. The place is immaculate but there is no one serving so she waits. Another customer comes in. The woman tells the new arrival that she is buying her son a treat for his birthday. Every year...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,587 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, TortureMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Mental illness