10 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501902598
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 01 September 2015
Description
London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as with fending off admirer...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,568 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 65%
lighthearted 49%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AlcoholismModerate
Injury/injury detail, Sexism, KidnappingMinor
Ableism, Animal death, Alcohol
10 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781501902598
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 01 September 2015
Description
London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as with fending off admirer...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,568 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
funny 65%
lighthearted 49%
tense 8%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
reflective 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AlcoholismModerate
Injury/injury detail, Sexism, KidnappingMinor
Ableism, Animal death, Alcohol