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544 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099460299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd.
Publication date: 02 October 2003
Description
In this captivating debut novel, Julia Glass depicts the life and loves of the McLeod family during three crucial summers spanning a decade. Paul McLeod, patriarch of a Scottish family and a retired newspaper editor and proprietor, is on a packag...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,217 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy544 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099460299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd.
Publication date: 02 October 2003
Description
In this captivating debut novel, Julia Glass depicts the life and loves of the McLeod family during three crucial summers spanning a decade. Paul McLeod, patriarch of a Scottish family and a retired newspaper editor and proprietor, is on a packag...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,217 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy