The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir

The Book of Essie

Meghan MacLean Weir

336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional medium-paced
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ALEX AWARD WINNERFINALIST FOR THE 2018 NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD Both timelessly beautiful and unbelievably timely. --Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Flight Attendant Esther Ann Hicks--Essie--is the youngest ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,028 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
dark 54%
sad 39%
reflective 33%
hopeful 30%
tense 30%
challenging 27%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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