Mary Ann Sate, Imbecile by Alice Jolly

Mary Ann Sate, Imbecile

Alice Jolly

640 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical poetry emotional reflective slow-paced
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Mary Ann Sate, Imbecile by Alice Jolly is a poignant and powerful read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, lyrical prose, and the untold stories of women's lives, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven narratives that explore themes of social change, poverty, and the struggles of the past.

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‘I would place it among the classics of this century and the last’ Sally Bayley, author of Girl With DoveIf you tell a story oft enoughSo it become true As the nineteenth century draws towards a close, Mary Ann Sate, an elderly maidservant, sets ...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 22 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 100%

sad: 100%

dark: 66%

inspiring: 66%

adventurous: 33%

hopeful: 33%

informative: 33%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

66% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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