416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Description
“There are a thousand places to hide a child in London, even a remarkable child. And if she is remarkable there are a thousand buyers waiting . . .” The gripping Victorian detective novel from the Costa Award-winner and twice BBC Radio 2 Book C...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,067 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
adventurous 60%
tense 23%
funny 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Child abuse416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 04 April 2019
Description
“There are a thousand places to hide a child in London, even a remarkable child. And if she is remarkable there are a thousand buyers waiting . . .” The gripping Victorian detective novel from the Costa Award-winner and twice BBC Radio 2 Book C...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,067 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
adventurous 60%
tense 23%
funny 20%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 37% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Child abuse