352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
"Gothic tale, psychological study, puzzle narrative...This is gripping, astute fiction that feeds the mind and senses."--The Seattle Times An upper-class woman recovering from a suicide attempt, Margaret Prior has begun visiting the women's ward ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,263 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 49%
emotional 46%
sad 34%
reflective 17%
challenging 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Death, Blood, Cancer
352 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228732
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
"Gothic tale, psychological study, puzzle narrative...This is gripping, astute fiction that feeds the mind and senses."--The Seattle Times An upper-class woman recovering from a suicide attempt, Margaret Prior has begun visiting the women's ward ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,263 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
tense 49%
emotional 46%
sad 34%
reflective 17%
challenging 12%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Child death, Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Death, Blood, Cancer