The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard

The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr

Frances Maynard

400 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

"The inevitable comparisons to Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project (2013) and Julia Claiborne Johnson's Be Frank with Me (2016) are natural, but Ellie's authentic voice offers a fresh perspective on being different."—BooklistElvira Carr believes in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

hopeful 68%
reflective 57%
emotional 47%
funny 47%
inspiring 42%
sad 26%
informative 21%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.83

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