Behind a Mask and Other Thrillers with Biographical Introduction by Louisa May Alcott

Behind a Mask and Other Thrillers with Biographical Introduction

Louisa May Alcott

197 pages first pub 1866 (editions)

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Six years before she wrote Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, in financial straits, entered "Pauline's Passion and Punishment," a novelette, in a newspaper contest. Not only did it win the $100 prize, but, published anonymously, it marked the first ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 52%
tense 31%
adventurous 15%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
emotional 7%
lighthearted 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 34% | Character: 34% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

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3.87

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