A review by louvs
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

just a really enjoyable read! i loved the story of lucrezia having read my last duchess in school. really well-written, the depth of lucrezia and alfonso, and the setting of the italian court, made it such a simply immersive read, no notes