The Undertaker's Assistant: A Captivating Post-Civil War Era Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by Amanda Skenandore

The Undertaker's Assistant: A Captivating Post-Civil War Era Novel of Southern Historical Fiction

Amanda Skenandore

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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The Undertaker's Assistant: A Captivating Post-Civil War Era Novel of Southern Historical Fiction by Amanda Skenandore is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, particularly those who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the tumultuous Reconstruction era, as well as readers who enjoy complex, atmospheric tales of love, loss, and social change.

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An enthralling novel of historical fiction for fans of Lisa Wingate and Ellen Marie Wiseman, The Undertaker's Assistant is a powerful story of human resilience set during Reconstruction-era New Orleans that features an extraordinary and unforgetta...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 212 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

sad: 41%

challenging: 34%

dark: 34%

informative: 34%

tense: 34%

reflective: 26%

adventurous: 21%

inspiring: 21%

hopeful: 19%

mysterious: 7%

funny: 2%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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