Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

Great Circle

Maggie Shipstead

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary reflective slow-paced

608 pages | first published 2021

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A soaring, breathtakingly ambitious novel that weaves together the astonishing lives of a 1950s vanished female aviator and the modern-day Hollywood actress who plays her on screenFrom her days as a wild child in prohibition America to the blitz a...
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Summary of 3610 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 63%
reflective 57%
inspiring 41%
sad 30%
challenging 23%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 20%
informative 17%
dark 15%
tense 14%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 48%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 39% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.2

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