Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

Love and Ruin

Paula McLain

389 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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The bestselling author of The Paris Wife returns to the subject of Ernest Hemingway in a novel about his passionate, stormy marriage to Martha Gellhorn—a fiercely independent, ambitious young woman who would become one of the greatest war correspo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,199 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
adventurous 50%
reflective 39%
inspiring 35%
sad 32%
informative 25%
dark 17%
challenging 14%
tense 10%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.73

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