I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

I Am Half-Sick of Shadows

Flavia de Luce #4

Alan Bradley

271 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced

Description

It's Christmastime, and the precocious Flavia de Luce - an eleven-year-old sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a penchant for crime-solving - is tucked away in her laboratory, whipping up a concoction to ensnare Saint Nick. But she is soon dis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,708 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 71%
funny 63%
lighthearted 55%
emotional 11%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
dark 3%
reflective 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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