Cwen by Alice Albinia

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

On an unnamed archipelago off the east coast of Britain, the impossible has come to pass. Women control the civic institutions. Decide how the islands' money is spent. Run the businesses. Tend to their families. Teach the children hope for a bette...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
inspiring 59%
challenging 51%
emotional 37%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 29%
adventurous 21%
informative 18%
dark 16%
sad 5%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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