The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

The Nature of Fragile Things

Susan Meissner

fiction historical emotional fast-paced

384 pages | first published 2021

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April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed. Sophie Whalen is a young Irish immigrant so desperate t...
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Summary of 1407 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 68%
sad 32%
adventurous 31%
tense 30%
hopeful 29%
dark 23%
inspiring 17%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 24% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

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4.21

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