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289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101984994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,684 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
inspiring 16%
informative 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
tense 12%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Drug abuse, HomophobiaModerate
Sexual content, Sexism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts
289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101984994
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton Books
Publication date: 23 August 2016
Description
Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and editors lived side by side while attempting to claw th...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,684 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 23%
reflective 23%
inspiring 16%
informative 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
tense 12%
dark 9%
challenging 4%
funny 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Drug abuse, HomophobiaModerate
Sexual content, Sexism, Toxic relationshipMinor
Cursing, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts