The Pharmacist by Rachelle Atalla

The Pharmacist

Rachelle Atalla

368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction thriller dark tense medium-paced

Description

'A compulsive, claustrophobic but wonderfully compassionate read, beautifully written and set within a brilliantly realised world. Rachelle Atalla is a major talent and I can't wait to see where her mind goes next' KIRSTIN INNES, AUTHOR OF SCABBY ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
tense 62%
mysterious 39%
sad 37%
challenging 35%
emotional 33%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 26%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 41% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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