Miss Emily by Nuala O'Connor

Miss Emily

Nuala O'Connor

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fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Nuala O'Connor's enchanting American debut novel, Miss Emily, reimagines the private life of Emily Dickinson through her own voice and through the eyes of her family's Irish maid.Eighteen-year-old Ada Concannon has just been hired by the respected...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
sad 57%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.52

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