117 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781846974465
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Polygon
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
Often described as the perfect partner to The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Spark’s last novel is set in Switzerland where Rowland and his wife Nina run a finishing school. Murderous jealousy soon rears its head when a precocious young student shows ...
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
tense 40%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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117 pages • first pub 2004 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781846974465
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Polygon
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Description
Often described as the perfect partner to The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Spark’s last novel is set in Switzerland where Rowland and his wife Nina run a finishing school. Murderous jealousy soon rears its head when a precocious young student shows ...
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
tense 40%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%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.