The Colour of Milk by Nell Leyshon

The Colour of Milk

Nell Leyshon

176 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective fast-paced

Description

Mary is a sharp-tongued farm girl, and she will do anything to learn to read and write. But as she does so through four seasons of one extraordinary year, she discovers that nothing comes for free. Told by a narrator whose urgent, unforgettable vo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 395 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
sad 69%
emotional 58%
reflective 27%
tense 27%
challenging 25%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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