The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories by Susanna Clarke

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

Susanna Clarke with Charles Vess (Illustrator)

235 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical short stories adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics' favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell", Susanna Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England. With Clarke's c...

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Moods

mysterious 65%
lighthearted 59%
adventurous 58%
funny 52%
dark 26%
relaxing 19%
reflective 11%
challenging 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 23%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 34% | Character: 9% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 33% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.86

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