The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell

The Hand That First Held Mine

Maggie O'Farrell

390 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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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 t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,434 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 64%
sad 57%
mysterious 39%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.95

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