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161 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 May 2012
Description
When the young English widow Lilia Herriton takes off on the grand tour and along the way marries a penniless Italian, her in-laws are far from amused. That the marriage should fail and poor Lilia die tragically are only to be expected. But that L...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,458 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 43%
dark 30%
funny 28%
challenging 23%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Violence, Kidnapping, Child abuseMinor
Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Xenophobia
161 pages • first pub 1905 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141199252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 May 2012
Description
When the young English widow Lilia Herriton takes off on the grand tour and along the way marries a penniless Italian, her in-laws are far from amused. That the marriage should fail and poor Lilia die tragically are only to be expected. But that L...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,458 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 43%
dark 30%
funny 28%
challenging 23%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Violence, Kidnapping, Child abuseMinor
Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Xenophobia