The Vixen by Francine Prose

The Vixen

Francine Prose

316 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced
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Critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose returns with a dazzling new novel set in the glamorous world of 1950s New York publishing, the story of a young man tasked with editing a steamy bodice-ripper based on the recent trial and ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

dark 54%
mysterious 54%
reflective 40%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
funny 31%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 27%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.27

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