246 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440009283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 February 1973
Description
The Rolfes -- Ben, wife Marian, son David, and Aunt Elizabeth -- are a pleasant family from New York seeking to escape from the doldrums of a summer in their Queens apartment. They find a beautiful old country mansion on Long Island -- restful, se...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 62%
sad 22%
emotional 18%
reflective 8%
challenging 4%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, RapeModerate
Child death
246 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440009283
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication date: 01 February 1973
Description
The Rolfes -- Ben, wife Marian, son David, and Aunt Elizabeth -- are a pleasant family from New York seeking to escape from the doldrums of a summer in their Queens apartment. They find a beautiful old country mansion on Long Island -- restful, se...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
mysterious 86%
tense 62%
sad 22%
emotional 18%
reflective 8%
challenging 4%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child abuse, RapeModerate
Child death