368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250077752
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
A new poignant and breathtaking novel from the author of The Things We Keep and The Secrets of Midwives.With every book, Sally Hepworth becomes more and more known for her searing emotional portraits of families—and the things that test their bon...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
reflective 32%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 22%
dark 12%
tense 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Chronic illness, Domestic abuseModerate
Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Vomit, Alcoholism, Rape
368 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250077752
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
A new poignant and breathtaking novel from the author of The Things We Keep and The Secrets of Midwives.With every book, Sally Hepworth becomes more and more known for her searing emotional portraits of families—and the things that test their bon...
Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews
Moods
sad 87%
reflective 32%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 22%
dark 12%
tense 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Chronic illness, Domestic abuseModerate
Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Vomit, Alcoholism, Rape