510 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464206368
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
Shortlisted for Best First Book for the Commonwealth Writers' Price for 2011 Meet Rowland Sinclair, gentleman and artist living in 1931 Sydney. Friend of the Left, son of the Right, he paints in a superbly tailored, three-piece suit and houses fri...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
informative 50%
tense 25%
funny 12%
dark 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 43%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Sexism
510 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781464206368
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
Shortlisted for Best First Book for the Commonwealth Writers' Price for 2011 Meet Rowland Sinclair, gentleman and artist living in 1931 Sydney. Friend of the Left, son of the Right, he paints in a superbly tailored, three-piece suit and houses fri...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
adventurous 68%
informative 50%
tense 25%
funny 12%
dark 6%
sad 6%
Pace
slow 10%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 43%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Sexism