The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding by Lydia Kang

The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding

Lydia Kang

fiction historical mystery adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

362 pages | first published 2022

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From the bestselling author of A Beautiful Poison comes a spellbinding historical mystery about hidden identities, wartime paranoia, and the tantalizing power of deceit.Brooklyn, 1942. War rages overseas as brother and sister Will and Maggie Scrip...
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Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 57%
dark 42%
emotional 36%
tense 36%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 46%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.4

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