The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray

The Sweet Far Thing

Gemma Doyle #3

Libba Bray

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

819 pages | first published 2007

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It has been a year of change since Gemma Doyle arrived at the foreboding Spence Academy. Her mother murdered, her father a laudanum addict, Gemma has relied on an unsuspected strength and has discovered an ability to travel to an enchanted world c...
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Summary of 5340 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 71%
mysterious 67%
emotional 55%
tense 34%
sad 24%
challenging 10%
reflective 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 24%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 17% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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