The Nature of Monsters by Clare Clark

The Nature of Monsters

Clare Clark

382 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical horror dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

1666: The Great Fire of London sweeps through the streets and a heavily pregnant woman flees the flames. A few months later she gives birth to a child disfigured by a red birthmark. 1718: Sixteen-year-old Eliza Tally sees the gleaming dome of St. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
informative 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

2.97

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