The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

The Only Woman in the Room

Marie Benedict

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history, women's empowerment, and the power of the human spirit, as it tells the inspiring true story of Hedy Lamarr's remarkable life, from her escape from the Nazis to her groundbreaking contributions to science and Hollywood.

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Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side and understood more than anyone...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 6,440 reviews

Moods

informative: 68%

inspiring: 54%

emotional: 45%

reflective: 29%

sad: 25%

adventurous: 22%

tense: 22%

hopeful: 19%

dark: 18%

challenging: 12%

mysterious: 3%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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