The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

The Personal Librarian

Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

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fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

347 pages | first published 2021

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The remarkable story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselli...
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Summary of 3351 reviews

Moods

informative 77%
inspiring 57%
reflective 49%
emotional 40%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
sad 10%
adventurous 9%
tense 7%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
dark 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27%

Average rating

3.88

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