They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple

They Were Sisters

Dorothy Whipple with Celia Brayfield (Contributor)

464 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Three sisters marry very different men and the choices they make determine whether they will flourish, be tamed or be repressed. Lucy's husband is her beloved companion; Vera's husband bores her and she turns elsewhere; and Charlotte's husband is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 56%
reflective 43%
dark 34%
hopeful 26%
tense 26%
challenging 17%
relaxing 13%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.44

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