A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier

A Single Thread

Tracy Chevalier

353 pages first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction historical tense slow-paced
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A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and women's stories, particularly those who appreciate tales of resilience, quiet rebellion, and the transformative power of love and embroidery during times of war and social change.

Description

Violet is 38. The First World War took everything from her. Her brother, her fiancé - and her future. She is now considered a 'surplus woman'. But Violet is also fiercely indipendent and determined. Escaping her suffocating mother, she moves to Wi...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 2,243 reviews

Moods

reflective: 64%

emotional: 59%

hopeful: 38%

informative: 30%

sad: 29%

inspiring: 20%

lighthearted: 18%

relaxing: 16%

adventurous: 5%

tense: 5%

challenging: 4%

dark: 2%

mysterious: 2%

funny: 1%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

69% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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