The Empress of Weehawken by Irene Dische

The Empress of Weehawken

Irene Dische

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

At the end of what is (she cannot help observing) an extraordinary life, Elisabeth Rother has decided to write her memoirs. She brushes aside her narrow escape with her Jewish husband from the Nazis, and the perilous voyage to the New World of New...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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