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Guinevere Glasfurd
433 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473617841
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Two Roads
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Words in My Hand is the re-imagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th-century Amsterdam, who works for Mr. Sergeant, the English bookseller. When a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - Mr Sergeant insists ever...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Toxic relationship, Sexual content—
Guinevere Glasfurd
433 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473617841
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Two Roads
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Words in My Hand is the re-imagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th-century Amsterdam, who works for Mr. Sergeant, the English bookseller. When a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - Mr Sergeant insists ever...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Physical abuse, Child death, Sexual harassmentMinor
Toxic relationship, Sexual content