403 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571234110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When the beautiful teenage Lily arrives in Lima in 1950, fifteen-year-old Ricardo falls instantly in love with her. She claims to be from Chile, but vanishes the moment it becomes clear that she has lied about both her name and her nationality. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 875 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 51%
adventurous 34%
dark 31%
tense 27%
mysterious 24%
funny 17%
informative 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt
403 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571234110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: 07 August 2008
Description
When the beautiful teenage Lily arrives in Lima in 1950, fifteen-year-old Ricardo falls instantly in love with her. She claims to be from Chile, but vanishes the moment it becomes clear that she has lied about both her name and her nationality. A ...
Community Reviews Summary of 875 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 51%
adventurous 34%
dark 31%
tense 27%
mysterious 24%
funny 17%
informative 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 34% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt