Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles

Simon the Fiddler

Paulette Jiles

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

“The reader is treated to a kind of alchemy on the page when character, setting and song converge at all the right notes, generating an authentic humanity that is worth remembering and celebrating.” —  New York Times The critically acclaimed, be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 345 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
funny 15%
informative 10%
tense 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

3.62

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