New York by Edward Rutherfurd

862 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Edward Rutherfurd celebrates America’s greatest city in a rich, engrossing saga, weaving together tales of families rich and poor, native-born and immigrant—a cast of fictional and true characters whose fates rise and fall and rise again with the ...

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Moods

informative 90%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
emotional 19%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 9%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

4.01

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