224 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060928551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 September 1997
Description
It is a long, hot summer at World's End, a two-family grey stone cottage in the English countryside. Pauline is editing a romance novel in the smaller dwelling, and the larger part is occupied by her daughter, Teresa; Teresa's baby; and her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
dark 27%
sad 22%
tense 22%
relaxing 16%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 26% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipMinor
Death
224 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060928551
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 06 September 1997
Description
It is a long, hot summer at World's End, a two-family grey stone cottage in the English countryside. Pauline is editing a romance novel in the smaller dwelling, and the larger part is occupied by her daughter, Teresa; Teresa's baby; and her husban...
Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews
Moods
emotional 44%
dark 27%
sad 22%
tense 22%
relaxing 16%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 26% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipMinor
Death