The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib

The Girls at 17 Swann Street

Yara Zgheib

500 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The chocolate went first, then the cheese, the fries, the ice cream. The bread was more difficult, but if she could just lose a little more weight, perhaps she would make the soloists' list. Perhaps if she were lighter, danced better, tried harder...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,347 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 53%
challenging 48%
reflective 47%
dark 39%
hopeful 33%
informative 20%
tense 19%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 37%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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