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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
challenging
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as good as “Paris” but still a meticulously woven tale. Main gripe was an awful chapter of men-writing-women that was a distraction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent
informative
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
NEW YORK by Edward Rutherfurd
If you’re a history buff, you’ll enjoy this all encompassing journey through the history of New York; starting in 1664 (in the territory of New Amsterdam) to present day 2009.
Through the eyes and experiences of several interconnected families (and their acquaintances) you are witness to historic and tragic events, changing landscapes, the rise of skyscrapers, the building of landmarks, and the burgeoning multicultural communities of New York.
Despite the 800+ pages, this was a relatively easy read. With steady pacing and interesting characters (each with an engaging storyline), I was transported through time and immersed in the lives of the various families.
This is my first book by Rutherford and I wasn’t disappointed. I look forward to reading his other books (Paris and London) on my TBR shelf soon!
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
If you’re a history buff, you’ll enjoy this all encompassing journey through the history of New York; starting in 1664 (in the territory of New Amsterdam) to present day 2009.
Through the eyes and experiences of several interconnected families (and their acquaintances) you are witness to historic and tragic events, changing landscapes, the rise of skyscrapers, the building of landmarks, and the burgeoning multicultural communities of New York.
Despite the 800+ pages, this was a relatively easy read. With steady pacing and interesting characters (each with an engaging storyline), I was transported through time and immersed in the lives of the various families.
This is my first book by Rutherford and I wasn’t disappointed. I look forward to reading his other books (Paris and London) on my TBR shelf soon!
Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐️
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated