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lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’ve long eyed Fiona Davis books and wondered if I would like them. This one was very enjoyable! It helped that the setting is particularly relevant for me—I live down the block from The Dakota, the legendary NYC apartment building in which the book takes place.
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There are two storylines, alternating between 1885 and 1985. At first it took a while for me to get into the rhythm but I did enjoy how they both eventually came together and shed light on each other.
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I absolutely loved the main character of the earlier timeline, Sara. The character of Theo felt a bit one-dimensional for me for a while and although that slightly improves, it isn’t done quite to the extent I wanted. I liked the female friendships and relationships throughout, especially the unexpected ones. Sometimes the plot was a bit of a stretch or melodramatic, but overall it was a fun read.
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There are two storylines, alternating between 1885 and 1985. At first it took a while for me to get into the rhythm but I did enjoy how they both eventually came together and shed light on each other.
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I absolutely loved the main character of the earlier timeline, Sara. The character of Theo felt a bit one-dimensional for me for a while and although that slightly improves, it isn’t done quite to the extent I wanted. I liked the female friendships and relationships throughout, especially the unexpected ones. Sometimes the plot was a bit of a stretch or melodramatic, but overall it was a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Forced institutionalization, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Torture, Physical abuse, Misogyny, and Miscarriage
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