The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

606 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain. Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brillian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,390 reviews

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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