202 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781668004623
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Description
In the tradition of Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a darkly humorous modern classic of Scottish literature about a doomed adolescent growing up in the mid-19th century—featuring a new introduction by Maggie O’Farrell, award-...
Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
funny 36%
challenging 18%
tense 13%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Eating disorder, Fatphobia
202 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781668004623
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Description
In the tradition of Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle, a darkly humorous modern classic of Scottish literature about a doomed adolescent growing up in the mid-19th century—featuring a new introduction by Maggie O’Farrell, award-...
Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
funny 36%
challenging 18%
tense 13%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, SexismModerate
Sexual harassment, Animal death, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Eating disorder, Fatphobia