488 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099524175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 July 2010
Description
When Elspeth Noblin dies she leaves her beautiful flat overlooking Highgate Cemetery to her twin nieces, Julia and Valentina Poole, on the condition that their mother is never allowed to cross the threshold. But until the solicitor's letter falls ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,232 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
emotional 46%
sad 36%
reflective 26%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
adventurous 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Animal death, Death, Chronic illnessMinor
Sexual content, Cancer, Terminal illness
488 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099524175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 July 2010
Description
When Elspeth Noblin dies she leaves her beautiful flat overlooking Highgate Cemetery to her twin nieces, Julia and Valentina Poole, on the condition that their mother is never allowed to cross the threshold. But until the solicitor's letter falls ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,232 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
emotional 46%
sad 36%
reflective 26%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
adventurous 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Animal death, Death, Chronic illnessMinor
Sexual content, Cancer, Terminal illness