A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson

A Countess Below Stairs

Eva Ibbotson

383 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

After the Russian revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian Countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerhol...

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Moods

lighthearted 80%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
funny 50%
relaxing 19%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 14%
reflective 9%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 22%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 38% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.88

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