The Dress Shop of Dreams by Menna Van Praag

The Dress Shop of Dreams

Menna Van Praag

336 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction magical realism romance emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

For fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah Addison Allen, and Adriana Trigiani, The Dress Shop of Dreams is a captivating novel of enduring hopes, second chances, and the life-changing magic of true love. Since her parents' mysterious deaths many years ago,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 404 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
mysterious 60%
emotional 40%
hopeful 30%
reflective 15%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.51

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