Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine

Ink and Bone

The Great Library #1

Rachel Caine

410 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time. In 48 AD, a fire set by the troops of Julius Caesar destroyed much of the Great Library of Alexandria. It was the first ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 60%
tense 50%
dark 42%
emotional 32%
sad 14%
challenging 10%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 42% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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