A review by haley313
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

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

3.75

I enjoyed this book. I would say the first half was a bit too slow-paced, but the second half was exciting. The descriptions of the clothes, palaces, and food were gorgeous and fun to read. I enjoyed the focus on art and painting as well. 
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