464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063252752
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exquisitely talented young British author makes her American debut with this rapturously acclaimed historical novel, set in late nineteenth-century England, about an intellectually minded young widow, a pious vicar, and a rumored mythical serpe...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,042 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
emotional 48%
dark 31%
adventurous 26%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Medical content, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063252752
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exquisitely talented young British author makes her American debut with this rapturously acclaimed historical novel, set in late nineteenth-century England, about an intellectually minded young widow, a pious vicar, and a rumored mythical serpe...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,042 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
emotional 48%
dark 31%
adventurous 26%
sad 15%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Death, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts