368 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860496912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 May 1999
Description
Set in and around the women's prison at Milbank in the 1870's, Affinity is an eerie and utterly compelling ghost story, a complex and intriguing literary mystery and a poignant love story with an unexpected twist in the tale. Following the death o...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,069 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 48%
emotional 44%
sad 32%
reflective 18%
challenging 11%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Death, Blood, Cancer368 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860496912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 06 May 1999
Description
Set in and around the women's prison at Milbank in the 1870's, Affinity is an eerie and utterly compelling ghost story, a complex and intriguing literary mystery and a poignant love story with an unexpected twist in the tale. Following the death o...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,069 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 48%
emotional 44%
sad 32%
reflective 18%
challenging 11%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Death, Blood, Cancer