The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

514 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain. Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brillian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,065 reviews

Moods

informative 69%
challenging 53%
mysterious 50%
dark 42%
reflective 34%
emotional 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.54

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