The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced

704 pages | first published 2005

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Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to 'My dear and unfortunate successor'. Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyri...
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Summary of 10021 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 75%
adventurous 68%
tense 35%
informative 26%
challenging 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 16%
sad 11%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 36% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.67

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