189 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780734311252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
Publication date: 01 February 2014
Description
In 1900, a class of young women from an exclusive private school go on an excursion to the isolated Hanging Rock, deep in the Australian bush. The excursion ends in tragedy when four girls and a teacher mysteriously vanish after climbing the rock....
Community Reviews Summary of 2,775 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 39%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
reflective 17%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 39% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Suicide, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Rape, Racial slurs, Vomit
189 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780734311252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
Publication date: 01 February 2014
Description
In 1900, a class of young women from an exclusive private school go on an excursion to the isolated Hanging Rock, deep in the Australian bush. The excursion ends in tragedy when four girls and a teacher mysteriously vanish after climbing the rock....
Community Reviews Summary of 2,775 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 39%
sad 20%
adventurous 17%
reflective 17%
emotional 15%
challenging 12%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 39% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 35% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Suicide, DeathModerate
Child abuse, Sexism, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Rape, Racial slurs, Vomit