544 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405934374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 July 2017
Description
Meet Claire Walsh. On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James tells her he's been having an affair, and that now's the right time to leave her. Right for who exactly? Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, C...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,346 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 79%
emotional 64%
hopeful 32%
relaxing 13%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Abortion544 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405934374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 July 2017
Description
Meet Claire Walsh. On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James tells her he's been having an affair, and that now's the right time to leave her. Right for who exactly? Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, C...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,346 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 79%
emotional 64%
hopeful 32%
relaxing 13%
reflective 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Abortion