After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie. by Jean Rhys, Jean Rhys

After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie.

Jean Rhys, Jean Rhys

191 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

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"It is a terrible book about the final floundering to destruction of a friendless and worthless but pitiful woman. It is terrible, but it is superb. —REBECCA WESTJulia Martin is at the end of her rope. Mr Mackenzie, the last in a long series of lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

sad 76%
reflective 65%
emotional 57%
dark 53%
tense 11%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 4% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 33% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.82

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