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157 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: Not specified
Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister by Vanessa Lafaye is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate classic, heartwarming tales of kindness, hope, and the transformative power of love, especially those who enjoy historical fiction and are looking for a seasonal read that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.
Description
Before A Christmas Carol there was… Miss MarleyA seasonal tale of kindness and goodwillOrphans Clara and Jacob Marley live by their wits, scavenging for scraps in the poorest alleyways of London, in the shadow of the workhouse. Every night, Jake p...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 55%
dark 30%
hopeful 20%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Chronic illnessModerate
Child abuse, Death of parentMinor
Emotional abuse, Suicide, Violence157 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: Not specified
Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister by Vanessa Lafaye is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate classic, heartwarming tales of kindness, hope, and the transformative power of love, especially those who enjoy historical fiction and are looking for a seasonal read that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired.
Description
Before A Christmas Carol there was… Miss MarleyA seasonal tale of kindness and goodwillOrphans Clara and Jacob Marley live by their wits, scavenging for scraps in the poorest alleyways of London, in the shadow of the workhouse. Every night, Jake p...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
reflective 55%
dark 30%
hopeful 20%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Chronic illnessModerate
Child abuse, Death of parentMinor
Emotional abuse, Suicide, Violence