Edith Holler by Edward Carey

Edith Holler

Edward Carey

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

The strange and entrancing story of a young woman trapped in a ramshackle English playhouse—and the mysterious figure who threatens the theater’s very survival.The year is 1901. England’s beloved queen has died, and her aging son has finally taken...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 73%
adventurous 56%
funny 56%
tense 30%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
reflective 10%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.92

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