368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
dark 23%
sad 23%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy
368 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721424
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 22 April 2003
Description
An astonishing first novel that traces the lives of a Scottish family over a decade as they confront the joys and longings, fulfillments and betrayals of love in all its guises. In June of 1989 Paul McLeod, a newspaper publisher and recent widower...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
dark 23%
sad 23%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 17%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Homophobia, SuicideMinor
Animal death, Sexual content, Pregnancy