The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County: A Novel by Claire Swinarski

The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County: A Novel

Claire Swinarski

272 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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Esther Larson has been cooking for funerals in the Northwoods of Wisconsin for seventy years. Known locally as the “funeral ladies,” she and her cohort have worked hard to keep the mourners of Ellerie County fed—it is her firm belief that there is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
hopeful 67%
reflective 51%
sad 41%
funny 33%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 12%
dark 7%
relaxing 5%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 16%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 42% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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