O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker

O Caledonia

Elspeth Barker

fiction historical dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

152 pages | first published 1991

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 Janet lies murdered beneath the castle stairs, attired in her mother’s black lace wedding dress, lamented only by her pet jackdaw…​Author Elspeth Barker masterfully evokes the harsh climate of Scotland in this atmospheric gothic tale that has bee...
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Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
emotional 47%
mysterious 45%
sad 44%
reflective 40%
funny 36%
challenging 18%
tense 12%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 42%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 38% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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