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The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe

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rockatanskette's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book got me thinking a lot about dramatic irony and how writing historical fiction can affect the effectiveness of dramatic irony. See, I know what happens to the Titanic. I've seen the James Cameron movie. I remember the size of the door. I, and most people who would read historical fiction, know this story.

breckorie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bookworm_rn's review against another edition

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3.0

Based on true events, Madeleine marries Jack Astor when she is just 18 years old. They eventually end up on the Titanic and only she survives.

This is a very detailed book which was interesting but made the reading take longer than my usual. The story is good but eventually the talk about the opulence gets old especially when characters are complaining about it. Even so, what a tragedy on the whole for everyone involved.