The Rack by A.E. Ellis

The Rack

A.E. Ellis

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction literary reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"There are certain books we call great for want of a better term, that rise like monuments above the cemeteries of literature: Clarissa Harlowe, Great Expectations, Ulysses. The Rack to my mind is one of this company." - Graham Greene  "A terrific...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.25

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