193 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241248782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Her unexpected visit forces Lucy to confront the tension and longing that have informed every a...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,307 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 47%
hopeful 19%
dark 13%
challenging 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Medical content, Child abuseModerate
Homophobia, Death, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Infidelity, Bullying
193 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241248782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Her unexpected visit forces Lucy to confront the tension and longing that have informed every a...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,307 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 47%
hopeful 19%
dark 13%
challenging 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Medical content, Child abuseModerate
Homophobia, Death, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Infidelity, Bullying