One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James

One Illumined Thread

Sally Colin-James

359 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Readers who enjoy emotionally resonant, multi-generational stories of women's resilience and artistic passion across different historical eras will find One Illumined Thread compelling.

Description

A beautiful, enthralling and powerful story of three women separated by centuries, yet connected by a thread of longing and a singular creative spirit - for readers of Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Winman, Maggie O'Farrell and Pip Williams.In Judea, und...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 59 reviews

Moods

reflective: 71%

emotional: 66%

informative: 38%

inspiring: 38%

sad: 28%

hopeful: 23%

adventurous: 14%

tense: 14%

challenging: 9%

dark: 9%

mysterious: 4%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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