240 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349010342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 1950s London, something uncanny besets a group of elderly friends: an insinuating voice on the telephone informs each, "Remember you must die." Their geriatric feathers are soon thoroughly ruffled by these seemingly supernatural phone call...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 52%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Emotional abuse, DementiaMinor
Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity
240 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349010342
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In late 1950s London, something uncanny besets a group of elderly friends: an insinuating voice on the telephone informs each, "Remember you must die." Their geriatric feathers are soon thoroughly ruffled by these seemingly supernatural phone call...
Community Reviews Summary of 580 reviews
Moods
mysterious 61%
dark 52%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 60% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Emotional abuse, DementiaMinor
Cancer, Chronic illness, Infidelity