The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

The Book of Essie

Meghan MacLean Weir

336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

ALEX AWARD WINNERFINALIST FOR THE 2018 NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD Both timelessly beautiful and unbelievably timely. --Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant Esther Ann Hicks--Essie--is the youngest ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,077 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
dark 51%
sad 38%
reflective 34%
tense 31%
hopeful 30%
challenging 27%
mysterious 21%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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