290 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922213211
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Affirm Press
Publication date: 30 April 2014
Description
On her first day at a new school, Lily befriends one of the daughters of infamous avant-garde painter Evan Trentham. He and his wife are trying to escape the stifling conservatism of 1930s Australia by inviting other like-minded artists to live an...
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 56%
dark 45%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
challenging 21%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 21% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Self harm, Toxic relationshipModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismMinor
Drug use, Suicide attempt, Abandonment
290 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922213211
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Affirm Press
Publication date: 30 April 2014
Description
On her first day at a new school, Lily befriends one of the daughters of infamous avant-garde painter Evan Trentham. He and his wife are trying to escape the stifling conservatism of 1930s Australia by inviting other like-minded artists to live an...
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 56%
dark 45%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
challenging 21%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 21% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Self harm, Toxic relationshipModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholismMinor
Drug use, Suicide attempt, Abandonment