A Drowned Maiden's Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz

A Drowned Maiden's Hair

Laura Amy Schlitz

368 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Maud Flynn is known at the orphanage for her impertinence. So when the charming Miss Hyacinth chooses her to take home, the girl is pleased but baffled, until she learns of her new role: helping to stage elaborate s ances for bereaved patrons. As ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 446 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 58%
emotional 41%
dark 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 25%
funny 16%
informative 16%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.95

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