Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford

Love and Other Consolation Prizes

Jamie Ford

480 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates historical fiction, particularly those interested in the rich history of Seattle, women's empowerment, and the complexities of human relationships, as this poignant novel masterfully weaves together themes of identity, family, and the power of love to transcend even the most challenging circumstances.

Description

From the bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet comes a powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is transformed at Seattle's epic 1909 World's Fair. "An evocative, heartfelt, beautifully crafted story...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,602 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

sad: 66%

reflective: 55%

informative: 33%

hopeful: 31%

adventurous: 22%

dark: 20%

challenging: 18%

inspiring: 18%

tense: 11%

mysterious: 7%

funny: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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