The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

The Passion of Artemisia

Susan Vreeland

fiction art historical challenging informative slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2001

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A true-to-life novel of one of the few female post-Renaissance painters to achieve fame during her own era against great struggle.Artemisia Gentileschi led a remarkably “modern” life.  Vreeland tells Artemisia’s captivating story, beginning with h...
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Summary of 579 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 59%
informative 54%
inspiring 45%
challenging 31%
sad 31%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 13%
dark 9%
tense 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.76

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