East Lynne by Ellen Wood

East Lynne

Ellen Wood

784 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics historical mysterious slow-paced

Description

Lady Isabel Carlyle, a beautiful and refined young woman, leaves her hard-working but neglectful lawyer-husband and her infant children to elope with an aristocratic suitor. After he deserts her, and she bears their illegitimate child, Lady Isabel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
sad 50%
reflective 37%
tense 37%
dark 25%
funny 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.82

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