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448 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671527938
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
The first novel of the Cazalet Chronicle, this masterpiece in the tradition of Upstairs, Downstairs takes us to the Cazalet household in 1930s England, when the coming war is only a distant cloud on the horizon. Elizabeth Howard paints an irresist...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,193 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 47%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 26%
sad 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Sexual assault, PedophiliaModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Incest, War
448 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671527938
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 July 1995
Description
The first novel of the Cazalet Chronicle, this masterpiece in the tradition of Upstairs, Downstairs takes us to the Cazalet household in 1930s England, when the coming war is only a distant cloud on the horizon. Elizabeth Howard paints an irresist...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,193 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 47%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 26%
sad 18%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
dark 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Sexual assault, PedophiliaModerate
Infidelity, Child death, Death of parentMinor
Abortion, Incest, War