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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
fast-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:
Yes
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
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
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.3 stars. I actually liked this one better than I thought. An entertaining and educational fictional story about the Frick Collection. I certainly learned a good amount about something I had no previous knowledge in, and I love the way Davis weaved the truth into the story while also including some creative liberties.
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
DNF @30%
It’s been a long time since I gave up on a book without finishing it but I was not invested in these characters at all. It was bothering me that the inciting incident for both main characters was a coincidence. Lillian “stumbled on” her job at the Frick house and even that is an overstatement. She’s pulled off the street into the house and an interview and gets the job despite actively trying to leave the whole time. I could have bought this situation if she had leaned into the lie after the initial confusion but she doesn’t even do that. The murder that intrigued me on the book flap is barely mentioned. Veronica is the same way, the way she discovers the important documents could not be more contrived. She literally trips and falls into starting her own story. I also found Helen really annoying although based on other reviews it seems like she would get better. Overall I thought all the characters seem purposeless and the situations contrived.
It’s been a long time since I gave up on a book without finishing it but I was not invested in these characters at all. It was bothering me that the inciting incident for both main characters was a coincidence. Lillian “stumbled on” her job at the Frick house and even that is an overstatement. She’s pulled off the street into the house and an interview and gets the job despite actively trying to leave the whole time. I could have bought this situation if she had leaned into the lie after the initial confusion but she doesn’t even do that. The murder that intrigued me on the book flap is barely mentioned. Veronica is the same way, the way she discovers the important documents could not be more contrived. She literally trips and falls into starting her own story. I also found Helen really annoying although based on other reviews it seems like she would get better. Overall I thought all the characters seem purposeless and the situations contrived.
mysterious
Overall I enjoyed it! I wasn’t booked in the beginning, but mid way through is when I was getting more into it. There were a few twists I did not expect.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail