The Guest Book by Sarah Blake

The Guest Book

Sarah Blake

448 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional informative medium-paced
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An exquisitely written, poignant family saga that illuminates the great divide, the gulf that separates the rich and poor, black and white, Protestant and Jew. Spanning three generations, The Guest Book deftly examines the life and legacy of one u...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 73%
sad 57%
mysterious 47%
challenging 26%
tense 21%
dark 16%
informative 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 46%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.49

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