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213 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860682301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 19 January 1989
Description
This is the story of Blanche and Vicky, who as children read Ethel M. Dell and Elinor Glyn up a tree. Following the death of their grandfather – in whose enormous Warwickshire house they live – their mother relinquishes drink (to which she had tak...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
emotional 54%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 18%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, AlcoholModerate
Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , ViolenceMinor
Ableism, Racism, Rape
213 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860682301
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 19 January 1989
Description
This is the story of Blanche and Vicky, who as children read Ethel M. Dell and Elinor Glyn up a tree. Following the death of their grandfather – in whose enormous Warwickshire house they live – their mother relinquishes drink (to which she had tak...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
emotional 54%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 18%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, AlcoholModerate
Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , ViolenceMinor
Ableism, Racism, Rape