The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams

The Bookbinder of Jericho

Pip Williams

448 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

As World War One draws in over Oxford, it brings women unexpected new freedoms. Peggy, working as a bookbinder, has the chance of a new future. But will the chaos of war force her to choose between duty and her dreams?'Your job is to bind the book...

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Community Reviews Summary of 467 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 59%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 48%
sad 46%
informative 45%
challenging 19%
dark 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.14

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