Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson

Shrines of Gaiety

Kate Atkinson with Jason Watkins (Narrator)

16 hours first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson is a captivating read for anyone who revels in the vibrant, jazz-age atmosphere of 1920s London, with its richly detailed historical setting, intricate plotting, and complex characters, making it a perfect fit for fans of historical fiction, literary masterpieces, and stories that explore the intersection of glamour and grit.

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The #1 national bestselling, award-winning author of Life after Life transports us to the dazzling London of the Roaring Twenties in a whirlwind tale of corruption, seduction, and debts that have come due.  1926, and in a country still recovering ...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 3,893 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 80%

dark: 50%

adventurous: 45%

funny: 30%

tense: 23%

emotional: 16%

lighthearted: 14%

informative: 12%

reflective: 12%

sad: 10%

challenging: 9%

hopeful: 5%

relaxing: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
22% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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