The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and Their Muses) by Terri-Lynne DeFino

The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and Their Muses)

Terri-Lynne DeFino

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fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A whimsical, moving novel about a retirement home for literary legends who spar, conjure up new stories, and almost magically change the lives of the people around them.Alfonse Carducci was a literary giant who lived his life to excess--lovers, al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 82%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 41%
funny 35%
sad 35%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.64

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