The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

The Chaperone

Laura Moriarty

367 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

The Chaperone is  a captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922 and the summer that would change them both. Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her gen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,142 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 23%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
challenging 3%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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