The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal, Elizabeth Macneal
The Doll Factory

Elizabeth Macneal, Elizabeth Macneal

376 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction crime historical literary dark slow-paced

Description

"An intoxicating story of art, obsession and possession. London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the crowd watching the spectacle two people meet. For Iris, an aspiring artist, it is the encounter of a moment - f...

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Moods

dark 94%
tense 68%
mysterious 58%
emotional 32%
adventurous 15%
challenging 14%
sad 12%
reflective 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 24%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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