273 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 August 1940
Description
The title story is a supernatural tale involving a British couple on holiday in Venice to escape the pain of their young daughter's recent death. An encounter with two sisters in a cafe, and the blind one's claim that she can 'see' the deceased ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 54%
adventurous 22%
reflective 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
sad 5%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 38% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Transphobia, Ableism
273 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141191133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication date: 01 August 1940
Description
The title story is a supernatural tale involving a British couple on holiday in Venice to escape the pain of their young daughter's recent death. An encounter with two sisters in a cafe, and the blind one's claim that she can 'see' the deceased ch...
Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews
Moods
mysterious 81%
tense 54%
adventurous 22%
reflective 16%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
sad 5%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 38% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Transphobia, Ableism