Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott, A.M. Barnard

Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power

Louisa May Alcott, A.M. Barnard

117 pages first pub 1866 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Originally published in 1866 under the pseudonym "A. M. Barnard." Louisa May Alcott\'s novel of romance and sexual intrigue is one of her lesser-known gems. Its tone and characterizations strike a markedly different chord from her best-known works...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 57%
tense 35%
emotional 21%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.89

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