The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean

The Madonnas of Leningrad

Debra Dean

231 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative sad slow-paced

Description

"An extraordinary debut, a deeply lovely novel that evokes with uncommon deftness the terrible, heartbreaking beauty that is life in wartime. Like the glorious ghosts of the paintings in the Hermitage that lie at the heart of the story, Dean's exq...

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Community Reviews Summary of 545 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
sad 64%
reflective 57%
dark 35%
informative 35%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.58

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