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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book, I was unsure when I started but towards the middle/end I couldn’t read it fast enough. The writing is beautiful as is the story. I can’t recommend this book enough & I always love a happy ending❤️
Sometimes you read a book, and sometimes that book is filled with morally grey people who sometimes do terrible things.
And SOMETIMES there are repercussions for those terrible actions.
In this book there are none.
And SOMETIMES there are repercussions for those terrible actions.
In this book there are none.
I’ll say it again… I love a book with multiple timelines woven together. And I love it when both timelines come together at the end to reveal a satisfying plot twist. Just enough details in this book to paint a vivid picture but not so many that the book is filled with fluff. I read this one in just a few short sittings over a weekend. Mystery, love and drama all in one.
This was an interesting historical fiction read. The characters felt second to the setting, but I suppose that’s what you get when it’s the title. I wasn’t blown away by anything, but fine art lovers may find a bit more enjoyment than I did.
Libby audio. The Frick family, museum, and art (and philanthropy) are the real stars of this novel. The ancillary characters and plot… not so much.
Gosh this book was boring. The blurb sounded so interesting. The book was written out of 2 perspectives: 1919 & 1966. 1966 view did not add anything to the story, rather made it so slow. I wish the book explained more about the Fricks and NYC.
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first half of the book moved pretty slowly - it took me some time to get into it, but the second half drew me in. I always have trouble with dual perspective books because I find myself wanting to jump chapters to continue the one storyline I’m reading about. The attention to art and museum artifacts was an interesting plot perspective that I haven’t read a lot about and I found myself really interested in it!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
3.5, rounded up. I'll likely read more by this author but I feel like her books get a lot of hype and I wouldn't go out of my way to hype them.
Reading Challenges
Stronger Spine - 14, A book with a dual timeline
Reading Challenges
Stronger Spine - 14, A book with a dual timeline