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577 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099559535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 19 July 2012
Description
London, 1920. Arlette works in Liberty by day, and by night is caughty up in a glamorous whirl of parties, clubs, cocktails and jazz. But when tragedy strikes she flees the city, never to return. Over half a century later, in the grungy mid-'90s, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
mysterious 44%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 13%
tense 9%
dark 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Dementia
577 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099559535
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow
Publication date: 19 July 2012
Description
London, 1920. Arlette works in Liberty by day, and by night is caughty up in a glamorous whirl of parties, clubs, cocktails and jazz. But when tragedy strikes she flees the city, never to return. Over half a century later, in the grungy mid-'90s, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
mysterious 44%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 13%
tense 9%
dark 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Racism, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Dementia