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The Improbability of Love

Hannah Rothschild
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The Improbability of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Hannah Rothschild

The Improbability of Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild follows an individual named Annie McDee who discovers a lost painting with a significant history, leading to a journey through the art world. The narrative explores themes of love, art, and mystery as various characters with different backgrounds intersect over the painting's fate.

Mysterious

Romantic

Humorous

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

23,575 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild is celebrated for its engaging narrative and richly drawn characters within the art world. Readers appreciate its blend of romance, mystery, and history. However, some find its pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, it offers a delightful yet sometimes complex exploration of art and love.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Improbability of Love?

Readers who relish a blend of art, mystery, and romance will enjoy The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild. Fans of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal will appreciate its intricate plot and vivid exploration of the art world.

3.9

23,575 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Romance
Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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