The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

514 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain. Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brillian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,260 reviews

Moods

informative 64%
mysterious 55%
challenging 47%
reflective 38%
dark 35%
emotional 29%
tense 23%
sad 20%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.54

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