Sisters By a River by Barbara Comyns, Barbara Trapido

Sisters By a River

Barbara Comyns, Barbara Trapido

160 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

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On the banks of the River Avon, six sisters are born. The seasons come and go, the girls take their lessons under the ash tree, and always there is the sound of water swirling through the weir. Then, unexpectedly, an air of decay descends upon the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
reflective 77%
funny 66%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 22%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.69

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