Learning to See: A Novel of Dorothea Lange, the Woman Who Revealed the Real America by Elise Hooper

Learning to See: A Novel of Dorothea Lange, the Woman Who Revealed the Real America

Elise Hooper

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical medium-paced
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If you liked Sold on a Monday and Beautiful Exiles, you'll love this novel about strong-willed trailblazing photographer, Dorothea Lange, whose fame grew during World War II and the Great Depression. "Hooper excels at humanizing giants....seamless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
informative 66%
reflective 55%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
dark 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.65

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