The Bride by Julie Garwood

388 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood, whose novels have enchanted millions of readers worldwide, comes a breathtakingly romantic novel about a mismatched young wife and husband who, despite their differences in background and tempe...

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Moods

lighthearted 70%
funny 56%
adventurous 50%
emotional 40%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 5%
tense 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
reflective 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 33%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.81

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