The Social Graces by Renée Rosen

The Social Graces

Renée Rosen

416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

The author of Park Avenue Summer throws back the curtain on one of the most remarkable feuds in history: Alva Vanderbilt and the Mrs. Astor’s notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age.1876. In the glittering world of M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

informative 59%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 31%
emotional 22%
funny 17%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
sad 8%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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