319 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345804716
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
London, 1976. In the thick of a record-breaking heatwave, Gretta Riordan's newly retired husband has cleaned out his bank account and vanished. Now, for the first time in years, Gretta calls her children home: Michael Francis, a history teacher wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,328 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 29%
funny 16%
sad 12%
tense 12%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Pregnancy, Animal deathModerate
Miscarriage, VomitMinor
Infidelity, Xenophobia, Chronic illness319 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345804716
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
London, 1976. In the thick of a record-breaking heatwave, Gretta Riordan's newly retired husband has cleaned out his bank account and vanished. Now, for the first time in years, Gretta calls her children home: Michael Francis, a history teacher wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,328 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 29%
funny 16%
sad 12%
tense 12%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Pregnancy, Animal deathModerate
Miscarriage, VomitMinor
Infidelity, Xenophobia, Chronic illness