A Woman of Intelligence by Karin Tanabe

A Woman of Intelligence

Karin Tanabe

448 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical thriller challenging informative mysterious fast-paced

Description

From "a master of historical fiction" (NPR), Karin Tanabe's A Woman of Intelligence is an exhilarating tale of post-war New York City, and one remarkable woman’s journey from the United Nations, to the cloistered drawing rooms of Manhattan society...

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Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
emotional 51%
mysterious 39%
reflective 38%
tense 35%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
funny 6%
dark 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 27%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.49

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