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192 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780897331012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 82%
emotional 35%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
funny 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780897331012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 82%
emotional 35%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
funny 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.