The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova

The Swan Thieves

Elizabeth Kostova

565 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction art mystery informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Kostova's masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. The Swan Thieves is a story of obsession, history's losses, and the power of art to pre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,469 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
reflective 58%
emotional 31%
informative 24%
sad 24%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 34% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.41

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