The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry

432 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

An exquisitely talented young British author makes her American debut with this rapturously acclaimed historical novel, set in late nineteenth-century England, about an intellectually minded young widow, a pious vicar, and a rumored mythical serpe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,278 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 52%
emotional 46%
dark 30%
adventurous 26%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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