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A review by albertsbookshelf
Deerbrook by Harriet Martineau
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A Victorian novel about how ignorance and misinformation create suffering. Striking parallels to the 21st century, including a voting controversy and a pandemic. Some readers will find it a bit slow in places, but there are many melodramatic moments that lift the pace, including a rioting mob.