Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Rules of Civility

Amor Towles

577 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical reflective relaxing medium-paced

Description

"The New York Times" bestselling novel that "enchants on first reading and only improves on the second" ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")This sophisticated and entertaining first novel presents the story of a young woman whose life is on the brink of ...

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Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 44%
hopeful 27%
funny 20%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 16%
sad 15%
mysterious 8%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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