The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox

The Absolute Book

Elizabeth Knox

640 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

A bewitching epic fantasy about a revenge killing, a mysterious scroll box that has survived centuries of fires, and the book that changed everythingTaryn Cornick believes that the past--her sister's violent death, and her own ill-conceived reveng...

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Community Reviews Summary of 526 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
mysterious 75%
challenging 40%
dark 31%
emotional 22%
hopeful 19%
reflective 18%
tense 17%
sad 7%
funny 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.17

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