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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really enjoyed The Magnolia Palace. It’s different than the usual books I read. It’s historical fiction, but light on the history (which is good with me). I enjoyed the two different story lines at The Frick Mansion and how they came together eventually. I would recommend this book!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I always enjoy the dual time line format and am eager to see how they eventually connect. Fiona Davis has a very appealing way of using this format to tell fictional stories built around real historical figures and fascinating New York buildings; while I think I enjoyed Lions of Fifth Avenue more, this was still interesting just a little bit slow-paced I found. I actually might have enjoyed the author's note at the end even more, it was cool to hear what parts were true, which weren't and learn some additional history about the people and artwork mentioned in the story. I definitely plan on becoming a Fiona Davis completist though, and maybe if I am lucky will get to go visit some of the places she writes about when I eventually get to visit New York someday.