318 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408854280
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Circus
Publication date: 02 July 2015
Description
In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton returns to his tiny flat to find a gold pocketwatch on his pillow. But he has worse fears than generous burglars; he is a telegraphist at the Home Office, which has just received a threat for what could be the largest-s...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,293 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
emotional 30%
hopeful 17%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 9%
dark 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaModerate
Sexism, Violence, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Police brutality, Misogyny318 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408854280
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Circus
Publication date: 02 July 2015
Description
In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton returns to his tiny flat to find a gold pocketwatch on his pillow. But he has worse fears than generous burglars; he is a telegraphist at the Home Office, which has just received a threat for what could be the largest-s...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,293 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
emotional 30%
hopeful 17%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
funny 12%
challenging 10%
lighthearted 9%
dark 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, XenophobiaModerate
Sexism, Violence, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Police brutality, Misogyny