fiction contemporary challenging funny medium-paced

501 pages | first published 1994

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This shamelessly entertaining novel introduces readers to what may be the most powerful family in England - and is certainly the vilest.When mad Aunt Tabitha Winshaw engages Michael Owen to write a history of the Winshaw family, he uncovers a trai...
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Summary of 519 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
dark 72%
mysterious 64%
tense 36%
adventurous 32%
reflective 32%
informative 28%
challenging 20%
emotional 12%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.09

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