Belle Greene by Alexandra Lapierre

Belle Greene

Alexandra Lapierre with Tina Kover (Translator)

496 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction feminism historical race emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Description

The transfixing true story of a woman who defied all odds to choose her own destinyNew York in the 1900s. A young girl, fascinated by rare books, defies the odds and climbs all the ranks. She becomes the director of the fabulous library of the mag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

informative 88%
adventurous 44%
emotional 44%
inspiring 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.13

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