The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John

The Women in Black

Madeleine St. John

141 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical lighthearted fast-paced
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Sydney in the late 1950s. On the second floor of the famous F.G. Goode department store, in Ladies' Cocktail Frocks, the women in black are girding themselves for the Christmas rush. Lisa is the new Sales Assistant (Temporary). Across the floor an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,065 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 42%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 24%
emotional 17%
reflective 11%
inspiring 8%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 32%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.54

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