320 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846552656
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vince and Ettie have lived most of their lives in the Hungarian countryside. Their daughter Iza sends a toaster and other mod cons from Budapest, but these are treated with suspicion and placed at the back of the cupboard; and the linen, whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 53%
dark 46%
challenging 30%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Cancer, Death of parent
320 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846552656
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Vince and Ettie have lived most of their lives in the Hungarian countryside. Their daughter Iza sends a toaster and other mod cons from Budapest, but these are treated with suspicion and placed at the back of the cupboard; and the linen, whi...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 53%
dark 46%
challenging 30%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Cancer, Death of parent