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273 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 August 1940
Description
The title story is a supernatural tale involving a British couple on holiday in Venice to escape the pain of their young daughter's recent death. An encounter with two sisters in a cafe, and the blind one's claim that she can 'see' the deceased ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,386 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 56%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Sexual content
273 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 August 1940
Description
The title story is a supernatural tale involving a British couple on holiday in Venice to escape the pain of their young daughter's recent death. An encounter with two sisters in a cafe, and the blind one's claim that she can 'see' the deceased ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,386 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
tense 56%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 38% | Character: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 27% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, Child deathModerate
Ableism, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Rape, Sexual content