The Dollhouse
The Dollhouse
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis intertwines the stories of two women: one living in 1950s New York and another in modern times, both residing at the Barbizon Hotel for Women. Their lives connect through secrets, ambition, and the evolving city around them.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Fiona Davis's The Dollhouse intertwines past and present through a compelling narrative set in Manhattan's iconic Barbizon Hotel for Women. Reviews laud its meticulous historical detail and engaging mystery, but some criticize the uneven pacing and occasionally predictable plot twists. Overall, it's praised for its richly drawn characters and atmospheric setting.
Who Should Read The Dollhouse?
For readers captivated by historical fiction with strong, multifaceted female leads, The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis offers a tantalizing blend of mystery and romance within a mid-century New York setting. Fans of Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Kate Morton’s The Forgotten Garden will find this novel compelling.
54,912 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1950s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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