270 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311868
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 16 July 2020
Description
An award-winning novel that chronicles the charming misadventures of a lovelorn Victorian lexicographer and the young woman put on his trail a century later to root out his misdeeds while confronting questions of her own sexuality and place in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,141 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
reflective 37%
mysterious 36%
informative 33%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, BullyingModerate
Homophobia, Infidelity, MisogynyMinor
Blood270 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311868
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 16 July 2020
Description
An award-winning novel that chronicles the charming misadventures of a lovelorn Victorian lexicographer and the young woman put on his trail a century later to root out his misdeeds while confronting questions of her own sexuality and place in the...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,141 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 49%
reflective 37%
mysterious 36%
informative 33%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
sad 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, BullyingModerate
Homophobia, Infidelity, MisogynyMinor
Blood