The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth

The Absentee

Maria Edgeworth

204 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The Absentee by Maria Edgeworth is ideal for readers who appreciate reflective, socially conscious narratives exploring themes of colonialism and identity through the lens of family dynamics and cultural displacement.

Description

A morality about Irish landlords living in England who ignore their natural duties and station in life.

Community Reviews

3.21
based on 125 reviews

Moods

reflective: 60%

lighthearted: 40%

challenging: 20%

emotional: 20%

hopeful: 20%

tense: 20%


Pace

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

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

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