The Paris Library: A Novel by Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library: A Novel

Janet Skeslien Charles

353 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY bestseller—based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II—The Paris Library is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,865 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 52%
sad 45%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 37%
informative 34%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
mysterious 9%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

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