219 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571230082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1982
Description
Acclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphansgrowing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America.Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,240 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 59%
dark 35%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Mental illness
219 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571230082
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 01 March 1982
Description
Acclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphansgrowing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America.Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,240 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 59%
dark 35%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Abandonment, Suicide attempt, Mental illness