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256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857527035
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Description
A literary historical novel detailing the horrors faced by institutionalized women in 19th century Paris—soon to be a major film with Amazon StudiosThe Salpetriere Asylum: Paris, 1885. Dr. Charcot holds all of Paris in thrall with his displays of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,100 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 52%
reflective 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 25%
challenging 21%
informative 21%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Rape, Mental illness, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicide attempt, Self harm256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857527035
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Description
A literary historical novel detailing the horrors faced by institutionalized women in 19th century Paris—soon to be a major film with Amazon StudiosThe Salpetriere Asylum: Paris, 1885. Dr. Charcot holds all of Paris in thrall with his displays of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,100 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
sad 52%
reflective 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 25%
challenging 21%
informative 21%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Mental illness, Sexual assaultModerate
Suicide attempt, Self harm