512 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140294569
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This shamelessly entertaining novel introduces readers to what may be the most powerful family in England - and is certainly the vilest.When mad Aunt Tabitha Winshaw engages Michael Owen to write a history of the Winshaw family, he uncovers a trai...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 64%
tense 36%
adventurous 32%
reflective 32%
informative 28%
challenging 20%
emotional 12%
sad 8%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
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512 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140294569
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This shamelessly entertaining novel introduces readers to what may be the most powerful family in England - and is certainly the vilest.When mad Aunt Tabitha Winshaw engages Michael Owen to write a history of the Winshaw family, he uncovers a trai...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
mysterious 64%
tense 36%
adventurous 32%
reflective 32%
informative 28%
challenging 20%
emotional 12%
sad 8%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.