City of Light by Lauren Belfer

City of Light

Lauren Belfer

512 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

City of Light The year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning. Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 83%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
tense 33%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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