The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman

The Velvet Hours

Alyson Richman

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Description

As Paris teeters on the edge of the German occupation, a young French woman closes the door to her late grandmother’s treasure-filled apartment, unsure if she’ll ever return. An elusive courtesan, Marthe de Florian cultivated a life of art and bea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.7

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