The Imitator by Rebecca Starford

The Imitator

Rebecca Starford

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced

338 pages | first published 2021

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A twisting, sophisticated World War II novel following a spy who goes undercover as a part of MI5—in chasing the secrets of others, how much will she lose of herself?Evelyn Varley has always been ambitious and clever. As a girl, she earned a schol...
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Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
adventurous 39%
emotional 39%
tense 39%
dark 26%
reflective 26%
challenging 17%
sad 17%
informative 8%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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