The Conductors by Nicole Glover

432 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Meet Hetty Rhodes, a former conductor on the Underground Railroad who now uses her magic to solve crimes in her community in a post-Civil War world. As an escaped slave, Hetty Rhodes helped dozens of people find their own freedom north using he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
adventurous 83%
emotional 25%
dark 24%
tense 19%
hopeful 13%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
funny 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 28% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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