Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Lilac Girls

Lilac Girls #1

Martha Hall Kelly

576 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

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Description

New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at the French consulate and a new love on the horizon. But Caroline's world is forever changed when Hitler's army invades Poland in September 1939--and then sets its sights on ...

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Moods

emotional 85%
sad 71%
dark 53%
inspiring 37%
tense 37%
informative 36%
challenging 33%
hopeful 32%
reflective 24%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 21%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 31% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 38% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.16

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