The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin

The Lioness of Boston

Emily Franklin

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical informative medium-paced

Description

A deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

informative 75%
emotional 50%
inspiring 41%
reflective 41%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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