The Invitation by Lucy Foley

The Invitation

Lucy Foley

426 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

An evocative love story set along the Italian Riviera about a group of charismatic stars who all have secrets and pasts they try desperately -- and dangerously -- to hide. Rome, 1953: Hal, an itinerant journalist flailing in the post-war darkness...

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Community Reviews Summary of 870 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
emotional 64%
reflective 36%
sad 36%
adventurous 28%
dark 27%
hopeful 16%
tense 15%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.36

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