468 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385475716
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Nan A. Talese
Publication date: 01 December 1996
Description
It's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,050 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
reflective 50%
tense 33%
emotional 32%
challenging 28%
sad 25%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Misogyny, AbortionMinor
Domestic abuse, Miscarriage
468 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385475716
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Nan A. Talese
Publication date: 01 December 1996
Description
It's 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims t...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,050 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
reflective 50%
tense 33%
emotional 32%
challenging 28%
sad 25%
informative 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Child abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Misogyny, AbortionMinor
Domestic abuse, Miscarriage