368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474624633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co.
Publication date: 29 April 2021
Description
1957, south-east suburbs of London.Jean Swinney is a feature writer on a local paper, disappointed in love and - on the brink of forty - living a limited existence with her truculent mother: a small life from which there is no likelihood of escape...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 52%
sad 38%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 15%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Rape, DeathModerate
Sexual assault, Mental illness368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781474624633
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co.
Publication date: 29 April 2021
Description
1957, south-east suburbs of London.Jean Swinney is a feature writer on a local paper, disappointed in love and - on the brink of forty - living a limited existence with her truculent mother: a small life from which there is no likelihood of escape...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 52%
sad 38%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 15%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Rape, DeathModerate
Sexual assault, Mental illness