The Invitation by Lucy Foley

The Invitation

Lucy Foley

432 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

From the author of The Guest List, an evocative love story set along the Italian Riviera about a group of charismatic stars who all have secrets and pasts they try desperately -- and dangerously -- to hide. Rome, 1953: Hal, an itinerant journalist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
mysterious 62%
sad 39%
reflective 35%
adventurous 27%
dark 20%
tense 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.44

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