The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly

736 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE.An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,074 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
adventurous 71%
mysterious 37%
dark 34%
hopeful 34%
tense 34%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 21% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.26

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