They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple

They Were Sisters

Dorothy Whipple with Celia Brayfield (Contributor)

455 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The main theme of They Were Sisters (1943) is that three sisters' choice of husband dictates whether they have homes, and whether, in their homes, they will be allowed to flourish, be tamed or repressed. We see three different choices and three di...

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Moods

emotional 82%
sad 56%
reflective 43%
dark 34%
hopeful 26%
tense 26%
challenging 17%
relaxing 13%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.43

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