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192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802138262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 15 May 2002
Description
The second novel from the best-selling Argentine author of The Anatomist, The Merciful Women is a brilliant retelling of the birth of the Gothic novel. In the summer of 1816, Percy and Mary Shelley, Mary's sister, and Lord Byron hid themselves awa...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802138262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 15 May 2002
Description
The second novel from the best-selling Argentine author of The Anatomist, The Merciful Women is a brilliant retelling of the birth of the Gothic novel. In the summer of 1816, Percy and Mary Shelley, Mary's sister, and Lord Byron hid themselves awa...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
mysterious 100%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.