212 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Charles and Laura are a young, happily married couple inhabiting the privileged world of Cambridge academia. Brimming with excitement, Charles sets off with his daughter Naomi on a Christmas Eve shopping trip to London. But, by the end of the day,...
Community Reviews Summary of 479 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 68%
sad 42%
emotional 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 5%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 32% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Incest, Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Confinement, Suicide, Kidnapping212 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles and Laura are a young, happily married couple inhabiting the privileged world of Cambridge academia. Brimming with excitement, Charles sets off with his daughter Naomi on a Christmas Eve shopping trip to London. But, by the end of the day,...
Community Reviews Summary of 479 reviews
Moods
tense 71%
mysterious 68%
sad 42%
emotional 27%
challenging 24%
adventurous 5%
reflective 4%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 32% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Incest, Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Confinement, Suicide, Kidnapping