192 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780897331012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
dark 78%
emotional 35%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780897331012
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel, one of the Virago Crime Classics, combines humour with a look at the danger and suspense in the tyranny of motherhood. It also explores the redeeming power of love.
Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews
Moods
tense 85%
dark 78%
emotional 35%
reflective 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.