You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
The title of this book caught my attention when I walking down the aisles in the library. I’ve never read anything by Fiona Davis before. This book is REALLY good. The chapter bounce back and forth from present-ish day (year 2016) telling Rose’s story and in 1952 telling Darby’s story. Both take place in New York City at the Barbizon Hotel for Women. I’ve already added all of the other books by Fiona Davis to my TBR list.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As a fan of the author, this one fit the normal formula - but it also had a bit of a twist, along with some tense moments. I enjoyed the pace and setting although some moments felt a little too clearly spelled out for me, it was still a great story. Easy to read
Pop Sugar’s 2017 Reading Challenge - A book set in a hotel
I really liked Fiona Davis’ writing style and I liked learning about the Barbizon Hotel for Women throughout this historical fiction tale, but the overall storyline of The Dollhouse didn’t do it for me. I wouldn’t necessarily steer people away from reading this book, it just wasn’t a favorite of mine.
If you’re interested in learning about The Barbizon Hotel for Women, I would suggest reading a non-fiction book that include stories about these women. Personally, that would be a lot more fascinating rather than reading a fictionalized story about the women who resided there.
If you’re interested in learning about The Barbizon Hotel for Women, I would suggest reading a non-fiction book that include stories about these women. Personally, that would be a lot more fascinating rather than reading a fictionalized story about the women who resided there.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes