Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power by Louisa May Alcott

Behind a Mask, Or, a Woman's Power

Louisa May Alcott

146 pages first pub 1866 (editions) user-added

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 413 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 58%
tense 35%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
challenging 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 29%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 34% | Plot: 34% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.85

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