The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell
The Hand That First Held Mine
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Maggie O'Farrell
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The Hand That First Held Mine

Maggie O'Farrell

352 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the best-selling author of The Vanishing of Esme Lennox comes a spellbinding novel that shows there are no accidents, in life and in love. Frustrated with her parents' genteel country life, Lexie Sinclair plans her escape to London. There, sh...

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Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 69%
sad 58%
mysterious 39%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.92

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