The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C. McPhail

The Seamstress of New Orleans

Diane C. McPhail

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

The year 1900 ushers in a new century and the promise of social change, and women rise together toward equality. Yet rules and restrictions remain, especially for women like Alice Butterworth, whose husband has abruptly disappeared. Desperate to m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
hopeful 45%
mysterious 31%
dark 27%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

2.94

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