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Jo Walton
434 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472113009
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Constable and Robinson
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
Eight years after they overthrew Churchill and led Britain into a separate peace with Hitler, the upper-crust families of the ?Farthing set? are gathered for a weekend retreat. Among them is estranged Farthing scion Lucy Kahn, who can't understand...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 47%
sad 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
Genocide, Infidelity, Pregnancy—
Jo Walton
434 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472113009
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Constable and Robinson
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
Eight years after they overthrew Churchill and led Britain into a separate peace with Hitler, the upper-crust families of the ?Farthing set? are gathered for a weekend retreat. Among them is estranged Farthing scion Lucy Kahn, who can't understand...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 47%
sad 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
Genocide, Infidelity, Pregnancy