The Dress Shop of Dreams by Menna van Praag

The Dress Shop of Dreams

Menna van Praag

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction magical realism romance emotional mysterious medium-paced
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For fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah Addison Allen, and Adriana Trigiani, The Dress Shop of Dreams is a captivating novel of enduring hopes, second chances, and the life-changing magic of true love. Since her parents' mysterious deaths many years ago,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
mysterious 56%
emotional 40%
hopeful 36%
reflective 16%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
dark 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.52

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