The Bedlam Stacks by Natasha Pulley

The Bedlam Stacks

Natasha Pulley

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1859, ex–East India Company smuggler Merrick Tremayne is trapped at home in Cornwall with an injury that almost cost him his leg. When the India Office recruits him for an expedition to fetch quinine--essential for the treatment of malaria--fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 87%
emotional 44%
reflective 25%
sad 16%
hopeful 15%
challenging 13%
tense 11%
dark 8%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 6%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 41%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29%

Average rating

4.09

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