288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784740337
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbours. One is black, one white. Both are successful women with impressive careers. Both have recently been widowed. And both are sworn enemies, sharing hedge and hostility which they prune with a zeal t...
Community Reviews Summary of 454 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
funny 47%
sad 34%
challenging 22%
hopeful 18%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
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Racism, Death, Infertility
288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784740337
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 05 May 2016
Description
Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbours. One is black, one white. Both are successful women with impressive careers. Both have recently been widowed. And both are sworn enemies, sharing hedge and hostility which they prune with a zeal t...
Community Reviews Summary of 454 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
funny 47%
sad 34%
challenging 22%
hopeful 18%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
tense 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Death, Infertility