The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell

The Hand That First Held Mine

Maggie O'Farrell

374 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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When the sophisticated Innes Kent turns up on her doorstep, Lexie Sinclair realises she cannot wait any longer for her life to begin, and leaves for London. There, at the heart of the 1950s Soho art scene, she carves out a new life. In the present...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,413 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 63%
sad 58%
mysterious 39%
dark 16%
challenging 15%
tense 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.95

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