The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

The Chaperone

Laura Moriarty

367 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced
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The Chaperone is  a captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922 and the summer that would change them both. Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her gen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,706 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 67%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 30%
informative 27%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 4%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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