The Guest Book by Sarah Blake

The Guest Book

Sarah Blake

448 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional informative medium-paced
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The Guest Book by Sarah Blake is ideal for readers who appreciate intricate, multigenerational family sagas that explore moral complexities and hidden legacies through emotionally charged historical narratives.

Description

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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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 2,429 reviews

Moods

reflective: 77%

emotional: 74%

sad: 48%

mysterious: 46%

challenging: 22%

tense: 21%

dark: 15%

informative: 10%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 9%

adventurous: 6%

relaxing: 3%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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