434 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712636889
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny--the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents...Eve--the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,673 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
hopeful 45%
funny 43%
relaxing 30%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Abortion, Miscarriage
434 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712636889
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It began with Benny Hogan and Eve Malone, growing up, inseparable, in the village of Knockglen. Benny--the only child, yearning to break free from her adoring parents...Eve--the orphaned offspring of a convent handyman and a rebellious blueblo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,673 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
hopeful 45%
funny 43%
relaxing 30%
reflective 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Abortion, Miscarriage