The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue, Charlotte Strevens

The Sealed Letter

Emma Donoghue, Charlotte Strevens

397 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced
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Miss Emily "Fido" Faithfull is a "woman of business" and a spinster pioneer in the British women's movement, independent of mind but naively trusting of heart. Distracted from her cause by the sudden return of her once-dear friend, the unhappily w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

mysterious 42%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
informative 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.32

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