The Magdalen Girls by V.S. Alexander

The Magdalen Girls

V.S. Alexander

305 pages first pub 2016 (editions) user-added

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The Magdalen Girls by V.S. Alexander is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, particularly those interested in stories of female empowerment, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, as well as those drawn to tales of social justice and the struggles of women's rights in the face of oppressive systems.

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Dublin, 1962. Within the gated grounds of the convent of The Sisters of the Holy Redemption lies one of the city’s Magdalen Laundries. Once places of refuge, the laundries have evolved into grim workhouses. Some inmates are “fallen” women—unwed mo...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 687 reviews

Moods

sad: 85%

emotional: 71%

dark: 61%

tense: 38%

challenging: 33%

informative: 29%

reflective: 24%

hopeful: 14%

mysterious: 12%

adventurous: 1%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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