Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Sexism, GriefMinor
AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4972 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
informative 59%
inspiring 46%
sad 39%
hopeful 27%
challenging 11%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
funny 3%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
422 pages | first published 2020
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9781529113228
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 March 2020
Description
Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself... Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. One day, s...Book Information
422 pages | first published 2020
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9781529113228
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 March 2020
Description
Sometimes you have to start with what's lost to truly find yourself... Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood at her father's feet as he and his team gather words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. One day, s...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Sexism, GriefMinor
AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4972 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
informative 59%
inspiring 46%
sad 39%
hopeful 27%
challenging 11%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
funny 3%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating