Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, WarModerate
Classism, Animal cruelty, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Racial slurs, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2787 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
lighthearted 73%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 18%
informative 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
588 pages | first published 1998
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ISBN/UID: 9781741141962
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 01 January 1998
Description
In the second of Connie Willis' brilliant Oxford trilogy, Ned's holiday in Victorian England becomes a mad struggle to put together a historical jigsaw puzzle involving a cat, a diary, young lovers, and the mysterious bishop's bird stump.Book Information
588 pages | first published 1998
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781741141962
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication date: 01 January 1998
Description
In the second of Connie Willis' brilliant Oxford trilogy, Ned's holiday in Victorian England becomes a mad struggle to put together a historical jigsaw puzzle involving a cat, a diary, young lovers, and the mysterious bishop's bird stump.Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, WarModerate
Classism, Animal cruelty, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Racial slurs, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2787 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
lighthearted 73%
mysterious 43%
hopeful 18%
informative 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 56% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating