Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

Shrines of Gaiety

Kate Atkinson

416 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 539 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 49%
dark 46%
funny 36%
tense 21%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 13%
informative 12%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.97

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