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496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593414248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian-- who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true, from New York Times...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,686 reviews
Moods
inspiring 57%
reflective 48%
emotional 40%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Abortion, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Infidelity, AlcoholMinor
Death of parent496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593414248
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian-- who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true, from New York Times...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,686 reviews
Moods
inspiring 57%
reflective 48%
emotional 40%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Abortion, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Infidelity, AlcoholMinor
Death of parent