The Poison Thread by Laura Purcell

The Poison Thread

Laura Purcell

351 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A thrilling Victorian gothic horror tale about a young seamstress who claims her needle and thread have the power to killDorothea Truelove is young, wealthy, and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor, and awaiting trial for murder.When Dorothea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,446 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 85%
tense 54%
sad 45%
emotional 37%
challenging 13%
reflective 7%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 23% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.06

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