The Mother's Promise by Sally Hepworth

The Mother's Promise

Sally Hepworth

389 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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A poignant and breathtaking novel from the author of The Things We Keep and The Secrets of Midwives.All their lives, Alice Stanhope and her daughter, Zoe, have been a family of two, living quietly in Northern California. Zoe has always struggled w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 90%
reflective 35%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 29%
challenging 21%
dark 13%
tense 9%
funny 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 37% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.06

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