676 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316154543
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 12 March 2007
Description
To you, perceptive reader, I bequeath my history....Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters. The letters are all addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor," and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,850 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
adventurous 68%
tense 34%
informative 26%
challenging 17%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 39% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, KidnappingModerate
Miscarriage, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Sexism
676 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316154543
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 12 March 2007
Description
To you, perceptive reader, I bequeath my history....Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters. The letters are all addressed to "My dear and unfortunate successor," and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,850 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
adventurous 68%
tense 34%
informative 26%
challenging 17%
emotional 16%
reflective 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 34% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 39% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, KidnappingModerate
Miscarriage, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Sexism