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9 hours • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 657 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 68%
emotional 32%
sad 28%
adventurous 12%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Death of parent
9 hours • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 657 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 68%
emotional 32%
sad 28%
adventurous 12%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Grief, DeathModerate
Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Animal crueltyMinor
Animal death, Pregnancy, Death of parent