Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald

724 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional informative medium-paced

Description

A beloved writer returns with a tale of science, magyk, love and identity. In the late nineteenth century, Charlotte Bell is growing up at Fayne, a vast and lonely estate straddling the border between England and Scotland, where she has been kept ...

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Moods

challenging 64%
emotional 64%
mysterious 64%
reflective 57%
dark 50%
sad 46%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 21%
informative 21%
tense 21%
inspiring 17%
funny 10%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 38% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 39%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.42

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