The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

339 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery 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 85%
emotional 51%
dark 43%
adventurous 31%
reflective 26%
sad 22%
tense 22%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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