The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes

The Girl Who Wrote in Silk

Kelli Estes

388 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A historical novel inspired by true events, Kelli Estes's brilliant and atmospheric debut is a poignant tale of two women determined to do the right thing and the power of our own stories.The smallest items can hold centurie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 719 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 70%
reflective 50%
informative 43%
dark 36%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 36% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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