Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, ConfinementMinor
Violence, Domestic abuse, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8304 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
funny 51%
emotional 47%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
432 pages | first published 1948
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ISBN/UID: 9780099460879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 February 2004
Description
‘I write this sitting in the kitchen sink’ is the first line of this timeless, witty and enchanting novel about growing up. Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. Her jour...Book Information
432 pages | first published 1948
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ISBN/UID: 9780099460879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 05 February 2004
Description
‘I write this sitting in the kitchen sink’ is the first line of this timeless, witty and enchanting novel about growing up. Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. Her jour...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, ConfinementMinor
Violence, Domestic abuse, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8304 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
funny 51%
emotional 47%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating