The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

Elizabeth Kostova

642 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

Late one night, exploring her father's library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters addressed ominously to 'My dear and unfortunate successor'. Her discovery plunges her into a world she never dreamed of - a labyri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,132 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 73%
adventurous 67%
tense 34%
informative 27%
challenging 17%
emotional 17%
reflective 15%
sad 9%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 36% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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