379 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 07 May 2015
Description
As Edith Howland's life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. She invents a happy life. As she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes. Her descent into madness is subtle, appalling, and entirely bel...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Mental illness, ViolenceModerate
RacismMinor
Homophobia
379 pages • first pub 1977 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 07 May 2015
Description
As Edith Howland's life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. She invents a happy life. As she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes. Her descent into madness is subtle, appalling, and entirely bel...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Mental illness, ViolenceModerate
RacismMinor
Homophobia