Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic friendshipModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1355 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 54%
dark 40%
mysterious 39%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
funny 10%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
262 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: 9780099470281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2006
Description
A young writer, struggling for success, employs an elderly woman called Emerence to be her housekeeper. From their first encounter it is clear that Emerence is no ordinary maid. Although everyone in the neighbourhood knows and respects her, no one...Book Information
262 pages | first published 1987
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ISBN/UID: 9780099470281
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 October 2006
Description
A young writer, struggling for success, employs an elderly woman called Emerence to be her housekeeper. From their first encounter it is clear that Emerence is no ordinary maid. Although everyone in the neighbourhood knows and respects her, no one...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic friendshipModerate
Death, Suicide, GriefMinor
Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1355 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 54%
dark 40%
mysterious 39%
tense 31%
challenging 28%
funny 10%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating