Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

Once Upon a River

Diane Setterfield

fiction fantasy historical magical realism mysterious slow-paced

464 pages | first published 2018

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On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the li...
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Summary of 6262 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
emotional 53%
reflective 43%
dark 36%
adventurous 32%
sad 24%
hopeful 23%
tense 14%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 21% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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