The Invitation by Lucy Foley

The Invitation

Lucy Foley

11 hours, 28 minutes 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 569 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
mysterious 65%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
adventurous 26%
dark 26%
hopeful 17%
tense 16%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 34% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.42

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