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311 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446443798
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 29 February 2012
Description
A busy young writer struggling to cope with domestic chores, hires a housekeeper recommended by a friend. The housekeeper's reputation is one built on dependable efficiency, though she is something of an oddity. Stubborn, foul-mouthed and with a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,568 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 55%
dark 41%
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, Animal deathModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child death, Excrement311 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446443798
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 29 February 2012
Description
A busy young writer struggling to cope with domestic chores, hires a housekeeper recommended by a friend. The housekeeper's reputation is one built on dependable efficiency, though she is something of an oddity. Stubborn, foul-mouthed and with a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,568 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 55%
dark 41%
mysterious 37%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, Animal deathModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child death, Excrement