311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
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Language: English
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In the title novel, two friends fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years, until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
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311 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the title novel, two friends fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years, until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.