The Colour of Milk by Nell Leyshon

The Colour of Milk

Nell Leyshon

176 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective fast-paced

Description

Mary is a sharp-tongued farm girl, and she will do anything to learn to read and write. But as she does so through four seasons of one extraordinary year, she discovers that nothing comes for free. Told by a narrator whose urgent, unforgettable vo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
sad 67%
emotional 59%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 8%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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