418 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787702684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 30 July 2020
Description
A poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging.Set in the late 1960s and the 1970s, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay continues the story of the feisty and rebellious Lina and her lifelong friend, the brilliant and bookish Elena. L...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,403 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
tense 39%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
dark 23%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 9%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexual assaultModerate
Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuseMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt
418 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787702684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 30 July 2020
Description
A poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging.Set in the late 1960s and the 1970s, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay continues the story of the feisty and rebellious Lina and her lifelong friend, the brilliant and bookish Elena. L...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,403 reviews
Moods
reflective 82%
tense 39%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
dark 23%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 9%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Pregnancy, Sexual assaultModerate
Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuseMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt