The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams

The Liar's Dictionary

Eley Williams

256 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical lgbtqia+ literary adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Mountweazel n. the phenomenon of false entries within dictionaries and works of reference. Often used as a safeguard against copyright infringement.Peter Winceworth, a disaffected Victorian lexicographer, inserts false entries into a dictionar...

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Moods

funny 60%
lighthearted 49%
reflective 36%
mysterious 35%
informative 33%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
challenging 11%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.52

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