The House by the River by Lena Manta

The House by the River

Lena Manta with Gail Holst-Warhaft (Translator)

545 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional slow-paced

Description

The first novel by acclaimed Greek writer Lena Manta to appear in English translation, The House by the River is an intimate, emotionally powerful saga following five young women as they realize that no matter the men they choose, the careers they...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
hopeful 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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