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304 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444780420
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Publication date: 10 October 2013
Description
The literary classic that inspired the iconic film - the story of two sisters and the hell they made their home.Once an acclaimed child star of vaudeville, Baby Jane Hudson performed for adoring crowds before a move to Hollywood thrust her sister...
Community Reviews Summary of 452 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 47%
sad 38%
emotional 26%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Animal deathMinor
Death of parent
304 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444780420
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Publication date: 10 October 2013
Description
The literary classic that inspired the iconic film - the story of two sisters and the hell they made their home.Once an acclaimed child star of vaudeville, Baby Jane Hudson performed for adoring crowds before a move to Hollywood thrust her sister...
Community Reviews Summary of 452 reviews
Moods
tense 82%
mysterious 47%
sad 38%
emotional 26%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
funny 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Animal deathMinor
Death of parent