371 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008134105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"What I intend to say to you will come as a shock..."With these words, Lady Athelinda Playford -- one of the world's most beloved children's authors -- springs a surprise on the lawyer entrusted with her will. As guests arrive for a party at her I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,096 reviews
Moods
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
dark 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 28% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Fatphobia, Child death, Death371 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008134105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"What I intend to say to you will come as a shock..."With these words, Lady Athelinda Playford -- one of the world's most beloved children's authors -- springs a surprise on the lawyer entrusted with her will. As guests arrive for a party at her I...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,096 reviews
Moods
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
dark 16%
funny 12%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 1%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 62% | A mix: 28% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Body horrorModerate
Fatphobia, Child death, Death