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248 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860681939
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 14 July 1980
Description
First published in 1901, this Australian classic recounts the live of 16-year-old Sybylla Melvyn. Trapped on her parents' outback farm, she simultaneously loves bush life and hates the physical burdens it imposes. For Sybylla longs for a more refi...
Community Reviews Summary of 602 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
emotional 51%
funny 37%
inspiring 27%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 24%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Animal crueltyModerate
Child death, Emotional abuse, AlcoholMinor
Misogyny, Miscarriage
248 pages • first pub 1901 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860681939
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 14 July 1980
Description
First published in 1901, this Australian classic recounts the live of 16-year-old Sybylla Melvyn. Trapped on her parents' outback farm, she simultaneously loves bush life and hates the physical burdens it imposes. For Sybylla longs for a more refi...
Community Reviews Summary of 602 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
emotional 51%
funny 37%
inspiring 27%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 24%
sad 16%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Animal crueltyModerate
Child death, Emotional abuse, AlcoholMinor
Misogyny, Miscarriage