A Portrait in Shadow by Nicole Jarvis

A Portrait in Shadow

Nicole Jarvis

432 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging dark emotional medium-paced
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Description

Enter a sumptuous world of art and magic in 17th-century Florence as Artemisia Gentileschi is determined to make her mark as a painter, and exact her revenge – perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow, Elena Ferrante and Susanna Clarke.When Artemisia Ge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 52%
adventurous 42%
reflective 26%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.94

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