384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241534007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
dark 91%
tense 67%
emotional 34%
sad 26%
reflective 11%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injury, MurderMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying
384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241534007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
dark 91%
tense 67%
emotional 34%
sad 26%
reflective 11%
adventurous 10%
challenging 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injury, MurderMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying