The Observations by Jane Harris

The Observations

Jane Harris

406 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories and mysterious disappearances set in Victorian Scotland.Scotland, 1863. In an attempt to escape her not-so-innocent past in Glasgow, Bessy Buckley—a wide-eyed and feisty young Irish girl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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