176 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 02 November 2000
Description
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the old, awful problems, together with some new ones. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illic...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 41%
mysterious 41%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Abortion
176 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285236
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 02 November 2000
Description
Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life. Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the old, awful problems, together with some new ones. One by one his relatives reveal their secrets to a reluctant Edmund: illic...
Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 41%
mysterious 41%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
Pace
medium 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Abortion