The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

The Nature of Fragile Things

Susan Meissner

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced

Description

April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed. Sophie Whalen is a young Irish immigrant so desperate ...

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Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 69%
sad 33%
tense 30%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 28%
dark 23%
inspiring 17%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 35%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.21

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