Still Life by Sarah Winman

Still Life

Sarah Winman

438 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Still Life by Sarah Winman is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate uplifting stories about the transformative power of beauty, love, and friendship, particularly those who enjoy literary fiction with a strong historical and cultural context, as well as a deep exploration of the human experience.

Description

1944. In the ruined wine cellar of the Tuscan villa, as the Allied troops advance, two strangers meet and share an extraordinary evening. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier; Evelyn Skinner is a sexagenarian art historian and possible spy. S...

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Community Reviews

4.25
based on 6,434 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

reflective: 73%

hopeful: 65%

inspiring: 49%

funny: 42%

adventurous: 32%

lighthearted: 21%

sad: 18%

relaxing: 17%

informative: 12%

challenging: 5%

mysterious: 2%

dark: 1%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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