624 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099839408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1997
Description
After her husband becomes violent, Frederica Potter flees with her young son to London. There, she secures a teaching position in an art school, and finds herself surrounded by painters and poets with dreams of rebellion. Then Frederica meets Jude...
Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
funny 44%
informative 33%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseMinor
Sexual assault624 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099839408
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1997
Description
After her husband becomes violent, Frederica Potter flees with her young son to London. There, she secures a teaching position in an art school, and finds herself surrounded by painters and poets with dreams of rebellion. Then Frederica meets Jude...
Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews
Moods
reflective 88%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
funny 44%
informative 33%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuseMinor
Sexual assault