96 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140083712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Athena and Dexter lead an enclosed family life, innocent of fashion and bound towards a disturbed child. Their comfortable rut is disrupted by the arrival of Elizabeth, a tough nut from Dexter's past. With her three charming, chaotic hangers-on, s...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 19%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Infidelity, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Sexual content96 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140083712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Athena and Dexter lead an enclosed family life, innocent of fashion and bound towards a disturbed child. Their comfortable rut is disrupted by the arrival of Elizabeth, a tough nut from Dexter's past. With her three charming, chaotic hangers-on, s...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 19%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Infidelity, RacismMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Sexual content