Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Murder, DementiaModerate
Chronic illness, Grief, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Drug use, Blood, Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
adventurous 56%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
reflective 13%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 34% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Average rating
320 pages | first published 2022
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ISBN/UID: 9780571375615
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Description
Rare book dealer Lily Albrecht has just been given a tip-off about The Book of the Most Precious Substance, a 17th century manual rumoured to be the most powerful occult book ever written, if it really exists at all. With some of the wealthiest pe...Book Information
320 pages | first published 2022
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780571375615
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Description
Rare book dealer Lily Albrecht has just been given a tip-off about The Book of the Most Precious Substance, a 17th century manual rumoured to be the most powerful occult book ever written, if it really exists at all. With some of the wealthiest pe...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Murder, DementiaModerate
Chronic illness, Grief, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Drug use, Blood, Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
mysterious 83%
adventurous 56%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
reflective 13%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 61% | Plot: 25% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 34% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Average rating