Life and Death of Harriett Frean by May Sinclair, Francine Prose

Life and Death of Harriett Frean

May Sinclair, Francine Prose

112 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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“In a few short pages,” writes Francine Prose in her Introduction, “May Sinclair succeeds in rendering the oppressive weight and strength of the chains of family love.” Young Harriett Frean is taught that “behaving beautifully” is paramount, and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 83%
sad 50%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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