East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood, Elisabeth Jay

694 pages first pub 1861 (editions)

fiction classics 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 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
emotional 60%
sad 50%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.7

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