The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

The House of Eve

Sadeqa Johnson

369 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

From the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,310 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 62%
reflective 47%
informative 31%
challenging 30%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 22%
tense 19%
dark 15%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 17%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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