319 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765314215
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
One summer weekend in 1949 — but not our 1949 — the well-connected "Farthing set", a group of upper-crust English families, enjoy a country retreat. Lucy is a minor daughter in one of those families; her parents were both leading figures in the gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 680 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 47%
sad 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
Genocide, Infidelity, Pregnancy
319 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765314215
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 08 August 2006
Description
One summer weekend in 1949 — but not our 1949 — the well-connected "Farthing set", a group of upper-crust English families, enjoy a country retreat. Lucy is a minor daughter in one of those families; her parents were both leading figures in the gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 680 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 47%
sad 23%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 53% | A mix: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Homophobia, Religious bigotryModerate
Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, MurderMinor
Genocide, Infidelity, Pregnancy