The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

The Book of Speculation

Erika Swyler

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...

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Moods

mysterious 86%
emotional 52%
dark 42%
adventurous 31%
reflective 24%
sad 22%
tense 21%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 24%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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