The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve

Sadeqa Johnson with Ariel Blake (Narrator), Nicole Lewis (Narrator)

10 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 574 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 61%
reflective 45%
informative 31%
challenging 30%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 24%
tense 17%
dark 12%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26%

Average rating

4.43

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