The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
emotional 51%
dark 43%
adventurous 30%
reflective 28%
sad 26%
tense 22%
challenging 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 29% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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