The Invitation by Lucy Foley

The Invitation

Lucy Foley

432 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An evocative love story set along the Italian Riviera about a group of charismatic stars who all have secrets and pasts they try desperately -- and dangerously -- to hide. Rome, 1953: Hal, an itinerant journalist flailing in the post-war darkness...

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Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
mysterious 62%
sad 39%
reflective 35%
adventurous 27%
dark 23%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.45

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