Bodies of Light by Sarah Moss

Bodies of Light

Sarah Moss

320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction feminism historical literary challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

Bodies of Light is a deeply poignant tale of a psychologically tumultuous nineteenth century upbringing set in the atmospheric world of Pre-Raphaelitism and the early suffrage movement. Ally (older sister of May in Night Waking), is intelligent, s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 58%
sad 51%
inspiring 48%
challenging 45%
hopeful 41%
dark 38%
informative 35%
tense 22%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.94

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