The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Life She Was Given

Ellen Marie Wiseman

356 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

From acclaimed author Ellen Marie Wiseman comes a vivid, daring novel about the devastating power of family secrets--beginning in the poignant, lurid world of a Depression-era traveling circus and coming full circle in the transformative 1950s. On...

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Community Reviews Summary of 852 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 69%
dark 50%
mysterious 41%
tense 30%
adventurous 19%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 20%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.91

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