The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

The Nature of Fragile Things

Susan Meissner

512 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 t...

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Moods

emotional 71%
mysterious 68%
sad 32%
adventurous 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 28%
dark 23%
inspiring 18%
reflective 15%
informative 13%
challenging 7%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 24% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Average rating

4.2

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