278 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330536264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It’s a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn’t seen her in six years. He’s unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn’t exist. He’s infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,852 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
reflective 52%
dark 34%
adventurous 32%
emotional 25%
funny 23%
sad 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Sexism
278 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330536264
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It’s a bright afternoon in 1938 and Mary Foxe is in a confrontational mood. St John Fox, celebrated novelist, hasn’t seen her in six years. He’s unprepared for her afternoon visit, not least because she doesn’t exist. He’s infatuated with her. But...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,852 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
reflective 52%
dark 34%
adventurous 32%
emotional 25%
funny 23%
sad 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, ViolenceMinor
Incest, Sexism