The Girls in the Picture by Melanie Benjamin

The Girls in the Picture

Melanie Benjamin

fiction historical informative slow-paced

448 pages | first published 2018

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An intimate portrait of the close friendship and powerful creative partnership between two of Hollywood’s earliest female superstars: Frances Marion and Mary Pickford. An enchanting new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans...
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Summary of 299 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 25%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.52

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