They Were Sisters by Dorothy Whipple

They Were Sisters

Dorothy Whipple with Celia Brayfield (Contributor)

464 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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Three sisters marry very different men and the choices they make determine whether they will flourish, be tamed or be repressed. Lucy's husband is her beloved companion; Vera's husband bores her and she turns elsewhere; and Charlotte's husband is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 61%
reflective 42%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
tense 26%
challenging 15%
relaxing 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

4.44

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