Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

Shrines of Gaiety

Kate Atkinson

448 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. In the clubs of Soho, peers of the realm rub shoulders with starlets, foreign dignitaries with gangsters, and girls sell dances ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 48%
adventurous 46%
funny 32%
tense 22%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 19%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 41% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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