The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth

The Absentee

Maria Edgeworth

315 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Lord Clonbrony and his ambitious, worldy wife lead an extravagant social life in London on the proceeds of their estates in Ireland. Their son, Lord Colambre, refusing to marry the heiress arranged for him by his mother, decides instead to investi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.19

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