Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Animal death, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Eating disorder, GenocideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
emotional 49%
mysterious 47%
sad 47%
reflective 38%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 38% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
152 pages | first published 1991
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The sixteen years of Janet's life begin on a fogbound winter night in wartime Edinburgh. Her father, home on leave, peering into the blue wicker basket, comments, "It's about the size of a cat." Later, as sibling after sibling appears, Janet finds...Book Information
152 pages | first published 1991
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The sixteen years of Janet's life begin on a fogbound winter night in wartime Edinburgh. Her father, home on leave, peering into the blue wicker basket, comments, "It's about the size of a cat." Later, as sibling after sibling appears, Janet finds...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Animal death, Sexual assaultMinor
War, Eating disorder, GenocideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 219 reviews
Moods
emotional 49%
mysterious 47%
sad 47%
reflective 38%
funny 36%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 38% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating