The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell

The Hand That First Held Mine

Maggie O'Farrell

374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A spellbinding novel of two women connected across fifty years by art, love, betrayals, secrets, and motherhood. Lexie Sinclair is plotting an extraordinary life for herself. Hedged in by her parents' genteel country life, she plans her escape to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,036 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 69%
sad 58%
mysterious 39%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 12%
inspiring 10%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.92

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