As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner

As Bright as Heaven

Susan Meissner

387 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life and A Bridge Across the Ocean comes a new novel set in Philadelphia during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which tells the story of a family reborn through loss and love.In 1918, Philadelphi...

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Moods

emotional 87%
sad 70%
reflective 44%
hopeful 36%
informative 31%
inspiring 24%
dark 13%
challenging 10%
tense 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 13%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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