The Flames by Sophie Haydock

The Flames

Sophie Haydock

464 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Vienna at the dawn of the 20th century. An opulent, extravagant city teeming with art, music and radical ideas. A place where the social elite attend glamorous balls in the city's palaces whilst young intellectuals decry the empire across the tabl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 57%
reflective 50%
informative 45%
dark 23%
inspiring 18%
tense 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 27% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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