fiction fantasy horror dark mysterious fast-paced

304 pages | first published 2015

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From the national bestselling author of The Mermaid comes a mind-bending novel inspired by the twisted and wondrous works of Lewis Carroll... In a warren of crumbling buildings and desperate people called the Old City, there stands a hospital with...
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Summary of 3987 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
adventurous 73%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
sad 20%
emotional 18%
challenging 15%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 38%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 30% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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