City of Light by Lauren Belfer

City of Light

Lauren Belfer

512 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning. Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress of Buffalo’s mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 80%
reflective 80%
informative 60%
sad 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.56

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