The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis

The Dollhouse

Fiona Davis

289 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced
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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...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
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

medium 66%
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

3.63

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