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368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241583043
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Description
A riveting novel based on the life of Artemisia Gentileschi—the greatest female painter of the Renaissance—as she forges her own destiny in a world dominated by the will of men.A young woman is put on trial. She has accused her painting teacher of...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 53%
sad 48%
tense 42%
inspiring 40%
informative 31%
reflective 27%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Death of parent
368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241583043
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Description
A riveting novel based on the life of Artemisia Gentileschi—the greatest female painter of the Renaissance—as she forges her own destiny in a world dominated by the will of men.A young woman is put on trial. She has accused her painting teacher of...
Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
challenging 53%
sad 48%
tense 42%
inspiring 40%
informative 31%
reflective 27%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 8%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, MisogynyModerate
Homophobia, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Death of parent