The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

Paula McLain

314 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Chicago, 1920: Hadley Richardson is a quiet twenty-eig...

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Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 56%
sad 49%
informative 27%
adventurous 20%
tense 12%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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