176 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784705565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of remarkable depth and poignancy from one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.It is July 1962. Florence is a talented musician who dreams of a career on the concert stage and of the perfect life she will create with Edward, an earne...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,102 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 62%
tense 23%
challenging 21%
dark 10%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Acephobia/ArophobiaModerate
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Death of parent176 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784705565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A novel of remarkable depth and poignancy from one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.It is July 1962. Florence is a talented musician who dreams of a career on the concert stage and of the perfect life she will create with Edward, an earne...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,102 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 62%
tense 23%
challenging 21%
dark 10%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 31% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Acephobia/ArophobiaModerate
Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessMinor
Homophobia, Sexual violence, Death of parent