264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464942
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Harvill Press
Publication date: 02 July 1998
Description
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year On a property in New South Wales, a widower named Holland lives with his daughter, Ellen. Over the years as she grows into a beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464942
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Harvill Press
Publication date: 02 July 1998
Description
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year On a property in New South Wales, a widower named Holland lives with his daughter, Ellen. Over the years as she grows into a beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.