Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles

Simon the Fiddler

Paulette Jiles

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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“The reader is treated to a kind of alchemy on the page when character, setting and song converge at all the right notes, generating an authentic humanity that is worth remembering and celebrating.” —  New York Times The critically acclaimed, be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 32%
reflective 32%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 21%
tense 17%
informative 14%
funny 10%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

3.64

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