Vera by Carol Edgarian

485 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced
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Description

1906: Meet Vera Johnson, the uncommonly resourceful fifteen-year-old illegitimate daughter of Rose, notorious proprietor of San Francisco's most legendary bordello and ally to the city's corrupt politicians. Vera has grown up straddling two worlds...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
adventurous 47%
reflective 35%
sad 29%
tense 26%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
dark 20%
inspiring 17%
challenging 14%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.61

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