The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear

The Care and Management of Lies

Jacqueline Winspear

352 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional informative mysterious slow-paced
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The New York Times bestselling author of the Maisie Dobbs series turns her prodigious talents to this World War I standalone novel, a lyrical drama of love struggling to survive in a damaged, fractured world.By July 1914, the ties between Kezia Ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 400 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 72%
reflective 63%
dark 45%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 27%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 18%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.47

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