Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 53%
challenging 48%
dark 14%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | N/A: 16% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Average rating
240 pages | first published 1945
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ISBN/UID: 9780679738046
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 March 1992
Description
Originally published in 1945, this book of poetic prose encapsulates former journalist Elizabeth Smart's relationship with poet George Barker. Instantly, upon picking up a book of his poetry while browsing through a London bookshop, Smart fell in ...Book Information
240 pages | first published 1945
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ISBN/UID: 9780679738046
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 March 1992
Description
Originally published in 1945, this book of poetic prose encapsulates former journalist Elizabeth Smart's relationship with poet George Barker. Instantly, upon picking up a book of his poetry while browsing through a London bookshop, Smart fell in ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 53%
challenging 48%
dark 14%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | N/A: 16% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%Average rating