The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh

The Diamond Hunter

Fiona McIntosh

432 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When six-year-old Clementine Knight loses her mother to malaria during the 1870s diamond rush in southern Africa, she is left to be raised by her destitute, alcoholic father, James. Much of Clementine's care falls to their trusty Zulu companion, J...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.76

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