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405 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844089888
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,279 reviews
Moods
hopeful 57%
emotional 50%
funny 45%
relaxing 34%
reflective 33%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 30%
sad 9%
dark 7%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Emotional abuseModerate
Animal death, Pedophilia, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty
405 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844089888
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,279 reviews
Moods
hopeful 57%
emotional 50%
funny 45%
relaxing 34%
reflective 33%
inspiring 32%
adventurous 30%
sad 9%
dark 7%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Emotional abuseModerate
Animal death, Pedophilia, DeathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty