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341 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755357888
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell is a poignant and challenging novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of motherhood, the power of family bonds, and the enduring legacies that shape our lives.
Description
When the bohemian, sophisticated Innes Kent turns up by chance on her doorstep, Lexie Sinclair realises she cannot wait any longer for her life to begin, and leaves for London. There, at the heart of the 1950s Soho art scene, she carves out a new ...
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Moods
emotional: 91%
reflective: 65%
sad: 62%
mysterious: 41%
dark: 16%
challenging: 15%
tense: 13%
hopeful: 10%
inspiring: 8%
funny: 3%
lighthearted: 2%
relaxing: 2%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, InfidelityModerate
Death, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content341 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755357888
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell is a poignant and challenging novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of motherhood, the power of family bonds, and the enduring legacies that shape our lives.
Description
When the bohemian, sophisticated Innes Kent turns up by chance on her doorstep, Lexie Sinclair realises she cannot wait any longer for her life to begin, and leaves for London. There, at the heart of the 1950s Soho art scene, she carves out a new ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 91%
reflective: 65%
sad: 62%
mysterious: 41%
dark: 16%
challenging: 15%
tense: 13%
hopeful: 10%
inspiring: 8%
funny: 3%
lighthearted: 2%
relaxing: 2%
adventurous: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, InfidelityModerate
Death, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content