The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library

Janet Skeslien Charles

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together, perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,702 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 52%
sad 44%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 39%
informative 31%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
challenging 14%
dark 12%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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