The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett

The Old Wives' Tale

The Five Towns #5

Arnold Bennett

617 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1908, The Old Wives' Tale affirms the integrity of ordinary lives as it tells the story of the Baines sisters--shy, retiring Constance and defiant, romantic Sophia--over the course of nearly half a century. Bennett traces the si...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.06

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