The Old Wives' Tale by Arnold Bennett

The Old Wives' Tale

The Five Towns #5

Arnold Bennett

590 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Regarded as one of Arnold Bennett's finest works, The Old Wives' Tale was first published in 1908. It tells the story of sisters Constance and Sophia Baines, both very different from one another, and follows their lives from youth into old age. Be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.06

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