The Return by Victoria Hislop

The Return

Victoria Hislop

432 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Granada's cobbled streets resonate with music and secrets. Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city's shocking past; she is here to dance. But in a quiet café, a chance conversation and an intriguing col...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 50%
informative 41%
reflective 25%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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