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306 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083169
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 06 July 2006
Description
Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse
306 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844083169
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press (UK)
Publication date: 06 July 2006
Description
Mere Marie-Helene once turned her back on life, sealing up her heart in order to devote herself to God. Now the formidable Mother Superior of an Irish convent, she has, for some time, been experiencing grave doubts about her vocation. But when she...
Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse