The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

The 19th Wife

David Ebershoff

514 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain. Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brillian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,979 reviews

Moods

informative 65%
mysterious 54%
challenging 41%
reflective 39%
dark 32%
emotional 32%
tense 19%
sad 17%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.55

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