The Historians by Cecilia Ekbäck

The Historians

Cecilia Ekbäck

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Secret History meets Fatherland Before the war they were the best of friends. Five brilliant young historians debated origins, ideas and the place of history in modern times under the guidance of the charismatic Professor Lindahl. When war bro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 125 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
tense 76%
dark 72%
emotional 48%
adventurous 44%
sad 40%
informative 28%
challenging 24%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 42% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 43% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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