The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell

The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

Maggie O'Farrell

245 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
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Maggie O’Farrell takes readers on a journey to the darker places of the human heart, where desires struggle with the imposition of social mores. This haunting story explores the seedy past of Victorian asylums, the oppression of family secrets, an...

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Moods

emotional 81%
sad 65%
dark 56%
mysterious 56%
reflective 47%
tense 23%
challenging 22%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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