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208 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784082864
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Hurlingford family have ruled the small town of Byron, nestled in the Blue Mountains, for generations. Wealthy, powerful and cruel, they get what they want, every time. Missy Wright lives with her widowed mother and crippled aunt in genteel po...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
reflective 27%
adventurous 22%
funny 22%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse
208 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784082864
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Hurlingford family have ruled the small town of Byron, nestled in the Blue Mountains, for generations. Wealthy, powerful and cruel, they get what they want, every time. Missy Wright lives with her widowed mother and crippled aunt in genteel po...
Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
reflective 27%
adventurous 22%
funny 22%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse