The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman

The Life She Was Given

Ellen Marie Wiseman

356 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious fast-paced
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Orphan Collector comes a beautifully written and moving tale of family secrets and the importance of a mother's love—and how it can shape a life—even in the most shocking ways. A painful saga of s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,637 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 73%
dark 57%
mysterious 41%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 15%
reflective 12%
inspiring 9%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.91

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