The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin

The Lioness of Boston

Emily Franklin

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical informative medium-paced
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A deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

informative 72%
inspiring 58%
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
adventurous 23%
sad 23%
hopeful 20%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.57

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