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The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

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adventurous informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I found the development of the relationship between Helen (sidenote: Elena is a MUCH cuter name than Helen, and I hate that she was referred to as Helen, even though Elena is her real name) and Paul to be very sweet. I liked the relationships overall (Paul and his daughter, who I do not think is ever named despite being the titular historian; Paul and Rossi; Helen/Paul and Bora; Helen and her aunt; Helen/Paul and Stoichev; Rossi and
Helen's mother
)

I appreciated that the one question I had -- if Dracula doesn't want to be found, who/what is giving these people the books that set them on the chase? -- was answered.

I overall liked it, however, it dragged a little throughout, but the ending felt rushed.

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