Das Geschenk des Lebens by Sarah Leipciger

Das Geschenk des Lebens

Sarah Leipciger with Andrea O'Brien (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Paris, 1899: Am Ufer der Seine nimmt eine junge Frau einen letzten Atemzug, bevor sie sich in den kalten Fluss stürzt. Als ihre Leiche aus dem Wasser gezogen wird, ist ihr Gesichtsausdruck so rätselhaft und friedlich, dass man eine Totenmaske anfe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
sad 50%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.83

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