The Paris Library: A Novel by Janet Skeslien Charles

The Paris Library: A Novel

Janet Skeslien Charles

353 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An instant New York Times, Washington Post, and USA TODAY bestseller—based on the true story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris during World War II—The Paris Library is a moving and unforgettable “ode to the importance of li...

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Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 52%
sad 45%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 39%
informative 32%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
challenging 15%
dark 12%
mysterious 9%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

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