310 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575090859
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 10 March 2009
Description
In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the villag...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,127 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 57%
emotional 47%
mysterious 45%
sad 44%
challenging 15%
hopeful 13%
reflective 10%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Pregnancy, Infertility, InfidelityMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Blood
310 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575090859
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 10 March 2009
Description
In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the villag...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,127 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
tense 57%
emotional 47%
mysterious 45%
sad 44%
challenging 15%
hopeful 13%
reflective 10%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 25% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Body horror, Child deathModerate
Pregnancy, Infertility, InfidelityMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Blood