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377 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241533994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
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 he...
Community Reviews Summary of 644 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 67%
emotional 33%
sad 28%
adventurous 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | 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
377 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241533994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
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 he...
Community Reviews Summary of 644 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 67%
emotional 33%
sad 28%
adventurous 11%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | 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