Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell

Wives and Daughters

Elizabeth Gaskell

679 pages • first pub 1863 (editions)

fiction classics literary romance reflective slow-paced
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Set in English society before the 1832 Reform Bill, Wives and Daughters centres on the story of youthful Molly Gibson, brought up from childhood by her father. When he remarries, a new step-sister enters Molly's quiet life – loveable, but worldly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,754 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 55%
lighthearted 51%
hopeful 38%
relaxing 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.15

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