The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library

Janet Skeslien Charles

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The instant New York Times bestseller, inspired by the true story of the librarians at the American Library in Paris who risked their lives during the Nazis' war on words: a story of courage, defiance and betrayal in Occupied Paris, perfect for fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,909 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 52%
sad 46%
inspiring 42%
hopeful 37%
informative 34%
tense 20%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
dark 15%
mysterious 9%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

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