The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland

The Passion of Artemisia

Susan Vreeland with Gigi Bermingham (Narrator)

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Description

Set against the lush tapestry of Renaissance Rome, this is a mesmerizing tale of love, art, and most notably, the love of art. After Artemisia Gentileschi, a promising young painter, is raped by her instructor, a papal court orders her torture and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 689 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
inspiring 57%
reflective 57%
informative 55%
sad 34%
challenging 28%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 10%
dark 7%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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