A review by rockatanskette
The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

 This book got me thinking a lot about dramatic irony and how writing historical fiction can affect the effectiveness of dramatic irony. See, I know what happens to the Titanic. I've seen the James Cameron movie. I remember the size of the door. I, and most people who would read historical fiction, know this story.