Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Death, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Violence, VomitCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2540 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
informative 38%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
tense 15%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
422 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9781844089123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel. She is fascinated by his talents and envious of his abilities and opportunities to p...Book Information
422 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9781844089123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Alessandra is not quite fifteen when her prosperous merchant father brings a young painter back with him from Holland to adorn the walls of the new family chapel. She is fascinated by his talents and envious of his abilities and opportunities to p...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Sexual contentModerate
Murder, Death, InfidelityMinor
Child death, Violence, VomitCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2540 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
informative 38%
adventurous 34%
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
tense 15%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating