The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

525 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. A rich account ...

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Moods

informative 66%
mysterious 55%
challenging 44%
reflective 36%
dark 33%
emotional 27%
tense 22%
sad 19%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 28% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.54

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