376 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250119698
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 23 June 2015
Description
As Simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his family, he learns strange and fascinating secrets about their past. A tale full of magic and family mystery
Community Reviews Summary of 3,763 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 30%
sad 27%
tense 22%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Murder, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol
376 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250119698
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 23 June 2015
Description
As Simon, a lonely research librarian, searches frantically for the key to a curse that might be killing the women in his family, he learns strange and fascinating secrets about their past. A tale full of magic and family mystery
Community Reviews Summary of 3,763 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 30%
sad 27%
tense 22%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Murder, Death of parent, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol