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Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
dark 45%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
342 pages | first published 1997
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ISBN/UID: 9780571350919
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 20 June 1997
Description
Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pair to their irascible son Martin - is undeniably low. What...Book Information
342 pages | first published 1997
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ISBN/UID: 9780571350919
Format: Paperback
Language: Not specified
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 20 June 1997
Description
Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pair to their irascible son Martin - is undeniably low. What...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Alcohol, Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 110 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
dark 45%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
emotional 18%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating