The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin

The Lioness of Boston

Emily Franklin

13 hours, 24 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical informative medium-paced

Description

A deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

informative 78%
inspiring 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 35%
adventurous 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 14%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.72

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