312 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780025631403
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A winter retreat in an isolated Maine cabin with her young son brings Livia face to face with brutality and violence in the persons of three young hoodlums, against whose harassments she must use all her strength and cunning.
Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Incest, Rape, Sexual assault
312 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780025631403
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A winter retreat in an isolated Maine cabin with her young son brings Livia face to face with brutality and violence in the persons of three young hoodlums, against whose harassments she must use all her strength and cunning.
Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Incest, Rape, Sexual assault