Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley

Speaking from Among the Bones

Flavia de Luce #5

Alan Bradley

378 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Description

Eleven-year-old amateur detective and ardent chemist Flavia de Luce is used to digging up clues, whether they’re found among the potions in her laboratory or between the pages of her insufferable sisters’ diaries. What she is not accustomed to is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,242 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
adventurous 78%
funny 58%
lighthearted 36%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
relaxing 10%
informative 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 39% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.12

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