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204 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007287048
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 April 1974
Description
Robert Maitland is driving home from when a blow-out sends his Jaguar hurtling out of control. Smashing through a barrier he finds himself on a traffic island below three motorways. When he tries to climb the embankment or flag-down a car for help...
Community Reviews Summary of 691 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
tense 38%
mysterious 34%
challenging 31%
adventurous 23%
sad 20%
emotional 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Body horror, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Vomit, Excrement
204 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007287048
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 April 1974
Description
Robert Maitland is driving home from when a blow-out sends his Jaguar hurtling out of control. Smashing through a barrier he finds himself on a traffic island below three motorways. When he tries to climb the embankment or flag-down a car for help...
Community Reviews Summary of 691 reviews
Moods
reflective 42%
tense 38%
mysterious 34%
challenging 31%
adventurous 23%
sad 20%
emotional 11%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Body horror, Physical abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Vomit, Excrement