243 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141029061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff at St George's, history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced that she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara's loyalty to her new friend is passionate and unstinting and when Sheba is di...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,776 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
mysterious 14%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, AbleismModerate
Child abuse, Sexual content, FatphobiaMinor
Violence, Animal death, Body shaming
243 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141029061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 01 June 2003
Description
From the first day that the beguiling Sheba Hart joins the staff at St George's, history teacher Barbara Covett is convinced that she has found a kindred spirit. Barbara's loyalty to her new friend is passionate and unstinting and when Sheba is di...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,776 reviews
Moods
challenging 43%
reflective 39%
tense 38%
emotional 24%
sad 20%
mysterious 14%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, AbleismModerate
Child abuse, Sexual content, FatphobiaMinor
Violence, Animal death, Body shaming