The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry

464 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

London, 1893. When Cora Seaborne’s brilliant, domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness: her marriage was an unhappy one, and she never suited the role of society wife. Seeking refuge in fresh ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,198 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 52%
emotional 47%
dark 30%
adventurous 26%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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