Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub

Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures

Emma Straub

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

The enchanting story of a midwestern girl who escapes a family tragedy and is remade as a movie star during Hollywood’s golden age.In 1920, Elsa Emerson, the youngest and blondest of three sisters, is born in idyllic Door County, Wisconsin. Her fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 436 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 59%
sad 31%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.2

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