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352 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142001820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
A true-to-life novel of one of the few female post-Renaissance painters to achieve fame during her own era against great struggle.Artemisia Gentileschi led a remarkably “modern” life. Vreeland tells Artemisia’s captivating story, beginning with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 847 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
reflective 59%
informative 52%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 11%
dark 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual contentModerate
Rape, Torture, GriefMinor
Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry
352 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142001820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
A true-to-life novel of one of the few female post-Renaissance painters to achieve fame during her own era against great struggle.Artemisia Gentileschi led a remarkably “modern” life. Vreeland tells Artemisia’s captivating story, beginning with h...
Community Reviews Summary of 847 reviews
Moods
inspiring 59%
reflective 59%
informative 52%
sad 35%
challenging 28%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 11%
dark 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual contentModerate
Rape, Torture, GriefMinor
Suicide, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry