East Lynne by Ellen Wood

East Lynne

Ellen Wood

644 pages first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious slow-paced

Description

When the aristocratic Lady Isabel abandons her husband and children for her wicked seducer, more is at stake than moral retribution. Ellen Wood played upon the anxieties of the Victorian middle classes who feared a breakdown of the social order as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
sad 50%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
dark 25%
funny 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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