The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett

The Bookman's Tale

Charlie Lovett

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

After the death of his wife, Peter Byerly, a young antiquarian bookseller, relocates from the States to the English countryside, where he hopes to rediscover the joys of life through his passion for collecting and restoring rare books. But when he...

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Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 57%
emotional 42%
informative 18%
reflective 18%
tense 15%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.7

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