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renatabalasco 's review for:
The Dollhouse
by Fiona Davis
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fiona Davis is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical fiction authors. I have read a few now, and while I know these novels can be a bit formulaic and follow similar patterns, I eat it up every time.
The other books I've read by her (The Lions of Fifth Avenue, The Magnolia Palace) all switch between two time periods and connect via the location or characters. The Dollhouse is no exception, but this style very much appeals to me. They also connect with some level of art form— With Lions, it was books; with Magnolia, art; and now The Dollhouse with music and food. Fiona Davis always puts a lot of thought into her characters and plenty of research into the history, culture and art form. I find myself rooting for most characters and appreciating their fully-realized personalities. I recommend Fiona Davis's historical fiction novels for readers who are looking for a solid, well thought-out and well-written prose with plenty of historical references and character-driven plots.
The other books I've read by her (The Lions of Fifth Avenue, The Magnolia Palace) all switch between two time periods and connect via the location or characters. The Dollhouse is no exception, but this style very much appeals to me. They also connect with some level of art form— With Lions, it was books; with Magnolia, art; and now The Dollhouse with music and food. Fiona Davis always puts a lot of thought into her characters and plenty of research into the history, culture and art form. I find myself rooting for most characters and appreciating their fully-realized personalities. I recommend Fiona Davis's historical fiction novels for readers who are looking for a solid, well thought-out and well-written prose with plenty of historical references and character-driven plots.