224 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349009162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 09 November 2017
Description
It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah G...
Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 50%
mysterious 43%
reflective 43%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 18%
funny 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Slavery, Grief224 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349009162
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 09 November 2017
Description
It is the Second World War and Carrie and Nick are evacuated from London to a small town in Wales, where they are placed with strict Mr Evans and his timid mouse of a sister. Their friend Albert is luckier, living in Druid's Bottom with Hepzibah G...
Community Reviews Summary of 656 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
sad 50%
mysterious 43%
reflective 43%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 18%
funny 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Ableism, Slavery, Grief