The House of Special Purpose by John Boyne

The House of Special Purpose

John Boyne

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fiction historical romance emotional slow-paced

Description

From the author of The Absolutist comes a propulsive novel of the Russian Revolution and the fate of the Romanovs. Part love story, part historical epic, part tragedy, The House of Special Purpose illuminates an empire at the end of its reign. Eig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 525 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 62%
tense 35%
dark 32%
mysterious 30%
reflective 30%
informative 22%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.98

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