203 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844088058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lolly is a 28-year-old spinster when her adored father dies, leaving her dependent upon her brothers and their wives. After 20 years of self-effacement as a maiden aunt, she decides to break free.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
funny 30%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
relaxing 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Cursing, DeathMinor
War, Antisemitism203 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844088058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lolly is a 28-year-old spinster when her adored father dies, leaving her dependent upon her brothers and their wives. After 20 years of self-effacement as a maiden aunt, she decides to break free.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,125 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
funny 30%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
relaxing 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Cursing, DeathMinor
War, Antisemitism