122 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781543291544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 23 February 2017
Description
Narrating from her deathbed, Matilda tells the story of her unnamed father's confession of incestuous love for her, followed by his suicide by drowning; her relationship with a gifted young poet called Woodville fails to reverse Matilda's emotiona...
Community Reviews Summary of 771 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
emotional 69%
reflective 34%
challenging 26%
tense 19%
mysterious 8%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, IncestModerate
Suicide122 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781543291544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 23 February 2017
Description
Narrating from her deathbed, Matilda tells the story of her unnamed father's confession of incestuous love for her, followed by his suicide by drowning; her relationship with a gifted young poet called Woodville fails to reverse Matilda's emotiona...
Community Reviews Summary of 771 reviews
Moods
sad 70%
emotional 69%
reflective 34%
challenging 26%
tense 19%
mysterious 8%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, IncestModerate
Suicide