187 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
It is the 1950s in England, where well-brought-up young women are meant to aspire to the respectable life. Meg Bailey duly follows the rules and conventions—until she gets a job and moves to London, and her best friend Roxane marries a man selecte...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abortion
187 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the 1950s in England, where well-brought-up young women are meant to aspire to the respectable life. Meg Bailey duly follows the rules and conventions—until she gets a job and moves to London, and her best friend Roxane marries a man selecte...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Addiction, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Abortion