The Manhattan Girls: A Novel of Dorothy Parker and Her Friends by Gill Paul

The Manhattan Girls: A Novel of Dorothy Parker and Her Friends

Gill Paul

10 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional medium-paced

Description

It’s a 1920s version of Sex and the City, as Dorothy Parker—one of the wittiest women who ever wielded a pen—and her three friends navigate life, love, and careers in New York City. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Beatriz Williams, and Renée Rose...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
funny 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 38%
informative 28%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 19%
dark 19%
lighthearted 14%
sad 9%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.59

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