Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim

319 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1921, Vera is a darkly comic story about Lucy Entwhistle and Everard Wemyss. Both have recently lost someone close to them as the first chapter opens. They meet and at once believe they have found a soul mate in each other. As t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 72%
mysterious 52%
sad 43%
emotional 42%
reflective 34%
challenging 17%
funny 11%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 32%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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