303 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781509853892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 April 2018
Description
London, 1941. Amid the falling bombs Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a fearless Lady War Correspondent. Unfortunately, Emmy instead finds herself employed as a typist for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt at Woman’s Friend ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,907 reviews
Moods
hopeful 59%
lighthearted 55%
funny 50%
inspiring 37%
sad 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 14%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, GriefModerate
Violence, Cursing, GoreMinor
Pregnancy, Alcohol, Alcoholism303 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781509853892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 April 2018
Description
London, 1941. Amid the falling bombs Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a fearless Lady War Correspondent. Unfortunately, Emmy instead finds herself employed as a typist for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt at Woman’s Friend ma...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,907 reviews
Moods
hopeful 59%
lighthearted 55%
funny 50%
inspiring 37%
sad 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 14%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death, GriefModerate
Violence, Cursing, GoreMinor
Pregnancy, Alcohol, Alcoholism