The Hostage by Susan Wiggs

400 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced
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A sweeping tale of love born from the ashes of revenge. . .October 8, 1871 -- One small spark ignites the entire city of Chicago, sending its residents into panic. But amid the chaos, a chance encounter leads to an unexpected new love.Unaware of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
funny 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.63

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