A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

All Souls #1

Deborah Harkness

604 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous slow-paced

Description

A world of witches, daemons and vampires. A manuscript which holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 75%
dark 39%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.77

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