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216 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781892746818
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1931, a young woman writer living in Germany was inspired by Anita Loos's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to describe pre-war Berlin and the age of cinematic glamour through the eyes of a woman. The resulting novel, The Artificial Silk Girl, became a...
Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
emotional 42%
sad 39%
dark 28%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Suicide, Antisemitism
216 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781892746818
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1931, a young woman writer living in Germany was inspired by Anita Loos's Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to describe pre-war Berlin and the age of cinematic glamour through the eyes of a woman. The resulting novel, The Artificial Silk Girl, became a...
Community Reviews Summary of 589 reviews
Moods
funny 59%
emotional 42%
sad 39%
dark 28%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Body shaming, FatphobiaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Sexual assaultMinor
Homophobia, Suicide, Antisemitism