Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim

319 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced

Description

First published in 1921, Vera is a darkly comic story about Lucy Entwhistle and Everard Wemyss. Both have recently lost someone close to them as the first chapter opens. They meet and at once believe they have found a soul mate in each other. As t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 65%
mysterious 51%
reflective 39%
emotional 34%
sad 34%
challenging 17%
funny 12%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 36%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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