The Historians: A Thrilling Novel of Conspiracy and Intrigue During World War II by Cecilia Ekbäck

The Historians: A Thrilling Novel of Conspiracy and Intrigue During World War II

Cecilia Ekbäck

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

"The Historians blends a fascinating historical intrigue with the quick pace and excitement of a thriller." -- Ellen Keith, author of The Dutch WifeThe Secret History meets The Alice Network in this riveting tale of murder and conspiracy in Sweden...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
tense 76%
dark 72%
emotional 48%
adventurous 44%
sad 40%
informative 28%
challenging 24%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 43% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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