Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments, Facts, and Fictions by Sheila O'Connor

Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments, Facts, and Fictions

Sheila O'Connor

280 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Evidence of V is ideal for readers drawn to emotionally charged, meticulously researched historical narratives that explore systemic injustices and the resilience of women through innovative storytelling blending fact and fiction.

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In an ambitious blend of fact and fiction, including family secrets, documents from the era, and a thin, fragmentary case file unsealed by the court, novelist Sheila O’Connor tells the riveting story of V, a talented fifteen-year-old singer in 193...

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Community Reviews

4.37
based on 104 reviews

Moods

dark: 66%

emotional: 66%

informative: 58%

reflective: 50%

sad: 41%

challenging: 33%

mysterious: 25%

tense: 25%

adventurous: 8%

Pace

33% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

75% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
28% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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