The House on Paradise Street. Sofka Zinovieff by Sofka Zinovieff

The House on Paradise Street. Sofka Zinovieff

Sofka Zinovieff

336 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The House on Paradise Street by Sofka Zinovieff is a poignant and captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, emotionally charged stories of family, love, loss, and the long-lasting impact of historical events, particularly those who enjoy character-driven fiction that explores the human experience during times of turmoil and upheaval.

Description

"In 2008 Antigone Perifanis returns to her old family home in Athens after 60 years in exile. She has come to attend the funeral of her only son, Nikitas, who was born in prison, and whom she has not seen since she left him as a baby. At the same ...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 49 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 100%

informative: 75%

adventurous: 25%

dark: 25%

sad: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

75% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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