599 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349004600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants life...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,498 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
dark 62%
mysterious 35%
sad 26%
reflective 24%
challenging 15%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 30% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Abortion, BloodModerate
Miscarriage, Sexual content, LesbophobiaMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent
599 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349004600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is 1922, and London is tense. Ex-servicemen are disillusioned; the out-of-work and the hungry are demanding change. And in South London, in a genteel Camberwell villa a large, silent house now bereft of brothers, husband, and even servants life...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,498 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
dark 62%
mysterious 35%
sad 26%
reflective 24%
challenging 15%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 30% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Abortion, BloodModerate
Miscarriage, Sexual content, LesbophobiaMinor
Homophobia, Death of parent