264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year On a property in New South Wales, a widower named Holland lives with his daughter, Ellen. Over the years as she grows into a beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews
Moods
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
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264 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860464959
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year On a property in New South Wales, a widower named Holland lives with his daughter, Ellen. Over the years as she grows into a beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews
Moods
mysterious 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.