The Colour of Milk by Nell Leyshon

The Colour of Milk

Nell Leyshon

176 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective fast-paced
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Mary is a sharp-tongued farm girl, and she will do anything to learn to read and write. But as she does so through four seasons of one extraordinary year, she discovers that nothing comes for free. Told by a narrator whose urgent, unforgettable vo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews

Moods

sad 73%
dark 68%
emotional 66%
tense 33%
reflective 31%
challenging 23%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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