234 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 10 December 2007
Description
In their heyday on the vaudeville stages of the early twentieth century, Dora Chance and her twin sister, Nora--unacknowledged daughters of Sir Melchior Hazard, the greatest Shakespearean actor of his day--were known as the Lucky Chances, with pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 48%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment
234 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374530945
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 10 December 2007
Description
In their heyday on the vaudeville stages of the early twentieth century, Dora Chance and her twin sister, Nora--unacknowledged daughters of Sir Melchior Hazard, the greatest Shakespearean actor of his day--were known as the Lucky Chances, with pri...
Community Reviews Summary of 858 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 55%
reflective 36%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
challenging 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 18%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 48%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment