373 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasion...
Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Gore, Vomit
373 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Eighteenth-century England is the setting for Jamila Gavin's sweeping saga of growing-up, struggle, tradition and corruption. From an acorn of an idea about a real-life good Samaritan of yesteryear, the author has crafted a satisfying, if occasion...
Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child deathMinor
Gore, Vomit