Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

Wide Sargasso Sea

Jean Rhys with Edwidge Danticat

176 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Wide Sargasso Sea, a masterpiece of modern fiction, was Jean Rhys's return to the literary center stage. She had a startling early career and was known for her extraordinary prose and haunting women characters. With Wide Sargasso Sea, her last and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,707 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
sad 57%
emotional 50%
challenging 41%
reflective 39%
tense 32%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 31%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 39% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 44% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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