Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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WHO IS THE REAL HESTER PRYNNE?Isobel Gamble is a young seamstress carrying generations of secrets when she sets sail from Scotland in the early 1800s with her husband, Edward. An apothecary who has fallen under the spell of opium, his pile of debt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,073 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 42%
dark 37%
sad 33%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 24%
inspiring 22%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.93

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