The Dollmaker by Nina Allan

The Dollmaker

Nina Allan

416 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Stitch by perfect stitch, Andrew Garvie makes exquisite dolls in the finest antique style. Like him, they are diminutive, but graceful, unique and with surprising depths. Perhaps that's why he answers the enigmatic personal ad in his collector's m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
reflective 71%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.34

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