The Turnglass by Gareth Rubin

The Turnglass

Gareth Rubin

497 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

‘Not just a book, but an experience - one in which twists and turns are both on the page and in the very act of reading itself. Two haunting narratives conspire to create a dark, menacing tale that spans half a century of secrets as they echo back...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

mysterious 95%
dark 80%
adventurous 45%
tense 40%
sad 20%
reflective 15%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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