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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
I actually really enjoyed this even tho it wasn’t something I normally would read. I liked the two pov between the two time periods and How they related and then overlapped and joined.
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
The Magnolia Palace was okay. There were parts I liked- the art, for one. But the characters weren't that likeable and the plot was absurd and contrived.
Dual timeline but both of them were historical! I'm very tired of this method of writing but this was a fresh take. I liked the mystery and learning a bit about the Frick family.
medium-paced
I am a huge fan of parallel storylines within a novel, and this one did not disappoint. Although I felt like the ending was rushed, overall, the story kept me engaged, and was a lovely escape.
Solid 4. Not sure why I tend to avoid historical fiction because I usually end up enjoying them. The 1919 timeline in this book was definitely way better than the 1966 timeline. But I did appreciate the closure for all the characters at the end. I was sad to read in the author’s note that the real story of the “Lillian” character was extremely different.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, War
Minor: Racism