The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

Paula McLain

314 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,381 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 58%
sad 51%
informative 27%
adventurous 20%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 26% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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