The Romance Reader by Pearl Abraham

The Romance Reader

Pearl Abraham

296 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Pearl Abraham--who grew up in a Hasidic community herself--presents the story of Rachel, a girl caught between the strictly controlled world of ultra Orthodox Judaism and the seductive yearnings of her own heart. Both a coming-of-age story and a b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

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