260 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781914198335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daunt Books Publishing
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Description
Middle-aged Josh and Maisie Evans lead an unremarkable, unassuming life. When Auntie Flo, who has lived with them for years, dies and leaves them her Estate, they head to Italy on holiday, to take in the sea air and let the sun soak into their bon...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
sad 40%
mysterious 37%
emotional 21%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 9%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 30% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Child death, Death, Sexual assault
260 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781914198335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daunt Books Publishing
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Description
Middle-aged Josh and Maisie Evans lead an unremarkable, unassuming life. When Auntie Flo, who has lived with them for years, dies and leaves them her Estate, they head to Italy on holiday, to take in the sea air and let the sun soak into their bon...
Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews
Moods
tense 56%
sad 40%
mysterious 37%
emotional 21%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 9%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 30% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Forced institutionalization, GaslightingModerate
Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Child death, Death, Sexual assault