The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

707 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

Description

It has been twelve years since a dark, murderous figure stalked the alleys and courts of Whitechapel. And yet, in the summer of 1900, East London is still poor, still brutal, still a shadow city to its western twin. Among the reformers is an ideal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 851 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
adventurous 73%
mysterious 46%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 34%
sad 30%
inspiring 26%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
funny 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 21% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

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