368 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
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Language: English
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A hilarious and utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, by the author of Life After Life.On a weather-beaten island off the coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother, Nora, take refuge in the large, mouldering house of their ances...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
dark 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A hilarious and utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, by the author of Life After Life.On a weather-beaten island off the coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother, Nora, take refuge in the large, mouldering house of their ances...
Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 60%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
dark 10%
sad 10%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.