Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub

Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures

Emma Straub

320 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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The enchanting story of a midwestern girl who escapes a family tragedy and is remade as a movie star during Hollywood’s golden age.In 1920, Elsa Emerson, the youngest and blondest of three sisters, is born in idyllic Door County, Wisconsin. Her fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 546 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 65%
sad 26%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.21

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