184 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860681069
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“In a few short pages,” writes Francine Prose in her Introduction, “May Sinclair succeeds in rendering the oppressive weight and strength of the chains of family love.” Young Harriett Frean is taught that “behaving beautifully” is paramount, and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
fast 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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184 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780860681069
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“In a few short pages,” writes Francine Prose in her Introduction, “May Sinclair succeeds in rendering the oppressive weight and strength of the chains of family love.” Young Harriett Frean is taught that “behaving beautifully” is paramount, and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
Pace
fast 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
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.