Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister by Vanessa Lafaye

Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley's Sister

Vanessa Lafaye

157 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 55%
dark 30%
hopeful 20%
challenging 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 57%
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

3.8

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