The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth

The Absentee

Maria Edgeworth

315 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Lord Clonbrony and his ambitious, worldy wife lead an extravagant social life in London on the proceeds of their estates in Ireland. Their son, Lord Colambre, refusing to marry the heiress arranged for him by his mother, decides instead to investi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.27

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