Behind A Mask by Louisa May Alcott

Behind A Mask

Louisa May Alcott

126 pages first pub 1866 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

"Behind a Mask" is a 1866 novella by American author Louisa May Alcott, originally published under the pseudonym of A. M. Barnard. The story takes place in Victorian England and centres around Jean Muir. Muir is the sly governess of the Coventry f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 57%
tense 35%
emotional 21%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.89

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