Cwen by Alice Albinia

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary speculative fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

On an unnamed archipelago off the east coast of Britain, the impossible has come to pass. Women control the civic institutions. Decide how the islands' money is spent. Run the businesses. Tend to their families. Teach the children hope for a bette...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
inspiring 59%
challenging 46%
emotional 40%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 18%
informative 18%
dark 15%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.75

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