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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length 11 hr 10 min
Listening length 11 hr 10 min
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
4.5/5 -
I finished this in one day. I enjoyed the story from both timelines and felt the author did a good ultimately tying them together. I love art history and historical fiction in general, so I personally found this book to be very interesting. There isn't any profound character development or deep human truths that surprised me in this book, but I don't think that's what it was going for. If you like historical fiction with a hint of romance and a hint of mystery than this book is a great option.
I finished this in one day. I enjoyed the story from both timelines and felt the author did a good ultimately tying them together. I love art history and historical fiction in general, so I personally found this book to be very interesting. There isn't any profound character development or deep human truths that surprised me in this book, but I don't think that's what it was going for. If you like historical fiction with a hint of romance and a hint of mystery than this book is a great option.
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I really enjoyed this!! Had a good mix of everything - romance, suspense, mystery.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
As enchanting a story as all of Ms. Davis’ stories are, the history is what grabs you in this one. The Frick House its art and book collections in NY are the primary backdrop of the story of the Frick family and it’s staff. We are taken on a journey of longing, grief, love, adversity, strength,and above all art, that caused me upon finishing the book to immediately search out the home’s pictures, art and the non fictional story. How many books do you read that capture your interest so much that you instantly need more! Very few. But this story is so good that when you’re done here is the link!
https://www.frick.org/visit Definitely read this book.
https://www.frick.org/visit Definitely read this book.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
This was such a fun and lovely read. The focus of this novel really is on some very interesting and strong women, and it taking place in a historical genre was great. I did NOT see the twist coming at the end, lots of drama to keep you on your toes! The ending was done very well and was quite heartwarming. I’ll definitely be checking out this author’s other novels.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes