The Parting Glass by Gina Marie Guadagnino

The Parting Glass

Gina Marie Guadagnino

9 hours, 26 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional medium-paced

Description

Devoted maid Mary Ballard's world is built on secrets, and it's about to be ripped apart at the seams, in this lush and evocative debut set in 19th century New York, perfect for fans of Sarah Waters's Fingersmith and Emma Donoghue's Slammerkin.By ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
dark 60%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.63

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