A review by talknerdybookblog
Ruth Hall: A Domestic Tale of the Present Time by Fanny Fern

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Mature Themes: None

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Death of child
• Death of husband from typhoid fever
• Child abuse
• Misogyny
• Poverty 
• Brief mention of anti-semitism 


Ending:
HFN: Ruth is reunited with her daughter Katy; Ruth and her daughters live happily together, suggesting Ruth's writing career is just taking off.