Mrs. Engels by Gavin McCrea

Mrs. Engels

Gavin McCrea

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical challenging slow-paced
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Very little is known about Lizzie Burns, the illiterate Irishwoman who was the longtime lover of Frederick Engels, co-author of The Communist Manifesto. In Gavin McCrea’s first novel, she is finally given a voice, one that won’t easily be forgotte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.16

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