The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth

The Mother's Promise

Sally Hepworth with Barrie Kreinik (Narrator)

9 hours, 16 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

"A page-turner. All the pieces masterfully come together at the end to create a beautiful novel of courage and love in the face of sorrow." --Booklist (starred review)All their lives, Alice Stanhope and her daughter Zoe have been a family of two, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 87%
reflective 32%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 22%
dark 12%
tense 10%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.08

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