The Secrets of Midwives by Sally Hepworth

The Secrets of Midwives

Sally Hepworth

320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

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A novel about three generations of midwives (a woman, her mother, and her grandmother) and the secrets they keep that push them apart and ultimately bind them togetherTHE SECRETS OF MIDWIVES tells the story of three generations of women devoted to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,466 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 48%
reflective 36%
inspiring 28%
mysterious 28%
lighthearted 19%
sad 15%
informative 14%
funny 9%
tense 9%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.75

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