Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

Wide Sargasso Sea

Jean Rhys

192 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Textual notes illuminate the novel s historical background, regional references, and the non-translated Creole and French phrases necessary to fully understand this powerful story. Backgrounds includes a wealth of material on the novel s long evol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,673 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
sad 56%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
reflective 38%
tense 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 32%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 43% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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