The Invitation by Lucy Foley

The Invitation

Lucy Foley

426 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 480 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 65%
sad 39%
reflective 38%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
tense 15%
hopeful 12%
challenging 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.43

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