The Secret Countess. Eva Ibbotson by Eva Ibbotson

The Secret Countess. Eva Ibbotson

Eva Ibbotson with Sian Thomas (Narrator)

3 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Anna, a young countess, has lived in the glittering city of St Petersburg all her life in an ice-blue palace overlooking the River Neva. But when revolution tears Russia apart, her now-penniless family is forced to flee to England. Armed with an o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,013 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
hopeful 57%
emotional 54%
funny 50%
relaxing 22%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 15%
reflective 9%
informative 4%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 34% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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