The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Sarah Perry

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Soon to be an Apple TV series starring Claire Danes and Tom HiddlestonLondon, 1893. When Cora Seaborne's controlling husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness. Along with her son Francis - a curious, obses...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,664 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 52%
emotional 48%
dark 32%
adventurous 27%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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