377 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241533994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea. Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of he...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 68%
emotional 36%
sad 27%
reflective 11%
adventurous 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injury, MurderMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying
377 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241533994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Description
Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea. Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of he...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
tense 68%
emotional 36%
sad 27%
reflective 11%
adventurous 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Fire/Fire injury, MurderMinor
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying