3 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433220142
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
"Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions..." Thus begins Muriel Spark's tragic and rapier-witted portrait of a London ladies' hostel just emerging from the shadow of World War II. Like the May of Teck Clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 803 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
lighthearted 42%
dark 31%
sad 24%
emotional 21%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
War
3 hours, 44 minutes • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433220142
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 September 2008
Description
"Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions..." Thus begins Muriel Spark's tragic and rapier-witted portrait of a London ladies' hostel just emerging from the shadow of World War II. Like the May of Teck Clu...
Community Reviews Summary of 803 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
lighthearted 42%
dark 31%
sad 24%
emotional 21%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
War