The Manhattan Girls: A Novel of Dorothy Parker and Her Friends by Gill Paul

The Manhattan Girls: A Novel of Dorothy Parker and Her Friends

Gill Paul

10 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

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Description

It’s a 1920s version of Sex and the City, as Dorothy Parker—one of the wittiest women who ever wielded a pen—and her three friends navigate life, love, and careers in New York City. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Beatriz Williams, and Renée Rose...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
funny 43%
hopeful 39%
reflective 39%
informative 30%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 17%
dark 17%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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