Maria by Michelle Moran

9 hours, 2 minutes first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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Maria by Michelle Moran is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates historical fiction, true stories, and nuanced portrayals of strong women, as it offers a fresh and gritty retelling of the beloved von Trapp family's story, delving into themes of forbidden romance, friendship, and the complexities of truth.

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Maria von Trapp. You know the name and the iconic songs, but do you know her real story? This dramatic novel, based on the woman glamorized in The Sound of Music, brings Maria to life as never before.In the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is asked to wri...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 291 reviews

Moods

emotional: 69%

informative: 62%

reflective: 48%

inspiring: 46%

hopeful: 34%

adventurous: 23%

funny: 17%

sad: 15%

lighthearted: 13%

challenging: 11%

relaxing: 11%

tense: 5%

dark: 3%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

51% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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