368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529156393
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Description
A spellbinding and haunting literary fable of loss, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Night Circus. Alone on an island, surrounded by flowers that shine as dusk begins to fall, sits an old, faded house. Rooms cannot be rented here and vis...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 55%
reflective 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 27%
inspiring 20%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Chronic illnessMinor
Animal death, Physical abuse, Blood
368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529156393
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Description
A spellbinding and haunting literary fable of loss, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Night Circus. Alone on an island, surrounded by flowers that shine as dusk begins to fall, sits an old, faded house. Rooms cannot be rented here and vis...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 55%
reflective 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 27%
inspiring 20%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, GriefModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Chronic illnessMinor
Animal death, Physical abuse, Blood