The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis

The Dollhouse

Fiona Davis

289 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

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...

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Moods

mysterious 85%
emotional 41%
reflective 20%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
informative 12%
tense 12%
dark 10%
sad 8%
funny 2%
challenging 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.63

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