The Two-Family House by Lynda Cohen Loigman

The Two-Family House

Lynda Cohen Loigman

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

290 pages | first published 2016

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Brooklyn, 1947: in the midst of a blizzard, in a two-family brownstone, two babies are born minutes apart to two women. They are sisters by marriage with an impenetrable bond forged before and during that dramatic night; but as the years progress,...
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Summary of 797 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 55%
sad 50%
hopeful 44%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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