Mary Olivier, a Life by May Sinclair

Mary Olivier, a Life

May Sinclair

400 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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Born in 1865, Mary Olivier is the youngest of four. Mamma, the archetype of all women who rule through weakness and suffering, dominates her Victorian household, idolizing her sons, rejecting the independent love of her only daughter. Mary, in res...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.14

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