Elegy for Eddie by Jacqueline Winspear

335 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery informative mysterious slow-paced

Description

Early April, 1933. Maisie’s newest clients are the costermongers of Covent Garden, men who sell fruit and vegetables from horse-drawn carts on the streets of London. To the costers, Eddie Pettit was simply a gentle soul with a near-magical gif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 831 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 45%
emotional 40%
reflective 30%
sad 25%
tense 25%
dark 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.75

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