409 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571356201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2020
Description
Meet the Ramdin-Chetan family: forged through loneliness, broken by secrets, saved by love. Irrepressible Betty Ramdin, her shy son Solo and their marvellous lodger, Mr Chetan, form an unconventional household, happy in their differences. Happy, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,256 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 56%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
hopeful 26%
funny 21%
inspiring 11%
tense 10%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Homophobia, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism409 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571356201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 01 April 2020
Description
Meet the Ramdin-Chetan family: forged through loneliness, broken by secrets, saved by love. Irrepressible Betty Ramdin, her shy son Solo and their marvellous lodger, Mr Chetan, form an unconventional household, happy in their differences. Happy, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,256 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 56%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
hopeful 26%
funny 21%
inspiring 11%
tense 10%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Homophobia, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism