279 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349122151
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE Virginia Miner, a fifty-something, unmarried tenured professor, is in London to work on her new book about children’s folk rhymes. Despite carrying a U.S. passport, Vinnie feels essentially English and rather looks dow...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
funny 50%
lighthearted 22%
sad 22%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Homophobia, Mental illness279 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349122151
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE Virginia Miner, a fifty-something, unmarried tenured professor, is in London to work on her new book about children’s folk rhymes. Despite carrying a U.S. passport, Vinnie feels essentially English and rather looks dow...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
funny 50%
lighthearted 22%
sad 22%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Homophobia, Mental illness