Mary Coin by Marisa Silver

Mary Coin

Marisa Silver

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

324 pages | first published 2013

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*An NPR Best Book of 2013**A BBC Best Book of 2013*In her first novel since The God of War, the critically acclaimed author Marisa Silver takes Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” photograph as inspiration for a breathtaking reinvention—a story of t...
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Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
informative 50%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.75

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