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289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101984994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,623 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
adventurous 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 15%
informative 14%
sad 13%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Drug use, HomophobiaMinor
Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Torture289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101984994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,623 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
adventurous 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 15%
informative 14%
sad 13%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, Drug abuseModerate
Sexual content, Drug use, HomophobiaMinor
Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Torture