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265 pages • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0140032215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenerian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at what he supposes to be his mother's funeral./p>Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias and the Majo...
Community Reviews Summary of 881 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 68%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 28%
reflective 25%
emotional 8%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Drug useModerate
Death, Death of parent, PregnancyMinor
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship265 pages • first pub 1969 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0140032215
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenerian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at what he supposes to be his mother's funeral./p>Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias and the Majo...
Community Reviews Summary of 881 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 68%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 28%
reflective 25%
emotional 8%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Drug useModerate
Death, Death of parent, PregnancyMinor
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship